CVE-2020-8573

Description

The NetApp HCI H610C, H615C and H610S Baseboard Management Controllers (BMC) are shipped with a documented default account and password that should be changed during the initial node setup. During upgrades to Element 11.8 and 12.0 or the Compute Firmware Bundle 12.2.92 the BMC account password on the H610C, H615C and H610S platforms is reset to the default documented value which could allow remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS).

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.44%
Vendor Advisory netapp.com
Affected: NetApp NetApp HCI Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) HCI H610C, NetApp HCI Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) HCI H615C, NetApp HCI Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) HCI H610S
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References

Link Tags
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200626-0001/ vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8573?
CVE-2020-8573 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-8573?
To fix CVE-2020-8573, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-8573 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-8573 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-8573?
CVE-2020-8573 affects NetApp NetApp HCI Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) HCI H610C, NetApp HCI Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) HCI H615C, NetApp HCI Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) HCI H610S.
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