Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in HPE Apollo 70 System Firmware
CVE-2021-26571

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2021-26571?

The Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) firmware in HPE Apollo 70 System contains a vulnerability that allows for a local buffer overflow due to improper handling in the webgetactivexcfg function of the libifc.so library. This can potentially enable unauthorized access or manipulation of the system, compromising the integrity of the firmware. It is crucial for users to update their systems to versions beyond 3.0.14.0 to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

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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