Vulnerability Description
Security vulnerabilities in the HPE Integrated Lights-Out 2 (iLO 2) firmware could be exploited remotely to allow authentication bypass, code execution, and denial of service.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hp | Integrated Lights-Out 2 Firmware | 2.29 |
| Hp | Integrated Lights-Out | - |
References
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=hpesbhf03797en_usVendor Advisory
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpeVendor Advisory
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=hpesbhf03797en_usVendor Advisory
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpeVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8979?
CVE-2017-8979 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Security vulnerabilities in the HPE Integrated Lights-Out 2 (iLO 2) firmware could be exploited remotely to allow authentication bypass, code execution, and denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2017-8979?
CVE-2017-8979 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8979?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hp Integrated Lights-Out 2 Firmware, Hp Integrated Lights-Out.