Authentication Bypass and Code Execution Vulnerability in HPE Integrated Lights-out 4
CVE-2017-12542

10CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
HP
Status
Integrated Lights-out 4 (ilo 4)
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 August 2017

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 96%

Summary

A vulnerability has been identified in HPE Integrated Lights-out 4 (iLO 4), where an attacker could exploit an authentication bypass flaw to execute arbitrary code. This security weakness affects versions prior to 2.53, posing a significant risk to systems reliant on this management tool. Remediation steps are essential to mitigate potential unauthorized access and control over affected devices.

Affected Version(s)

Integrated Lights-out 4 (iLO 4) Prior to 2.53

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2017-12542
Created by skelsec

ilo4-rce-vuln-scanner
Created by sk1dish

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100467
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039222
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44005/
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB

EPSS Score

96% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
10
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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