Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in HPE Apollo 70 Baseboard Management Controller Firmware
CVE-2021-25171

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

HP
Status
HP Apollo 70 System
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 February 2021

What is CVE-2021-25171?

The firmware of the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) in HPE Apollo 70 Systems contains a vulnerability that allows for a local buffer overflow through the libifc.so websetlicensecfg function. This flaw can be exploited by an authenticated user to manipulate memory, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or system crashes. It is crucial for system administrators to update to version 3.0.14.0 or later to mitigate this security risk. More information can be found on HPE's support documentation.

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Affected Version(s)

HPE Apollo 70 System Prior to Version 3.0.14.0

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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