CVE-2016-8533: High severity HP Matrix Operating Environment vulnerability
Published Feb 15, 2018
·Updated
A remote priviledge escalation vulnerability in HPE Matrix Operating Environment version 7.6 was found.
Affected Software
1 affected component
HP Matrix Operating Environment=7.6
Event History
Feb 15, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8533?
CVE-2016-8533 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-8533?
To remediate CVE-2016-8533, you should update HPE Matrix Operating Environment to the latest version provided by HPE.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2016-8533?
Anyone using HPE Matrix Operating Environment version 7.6 is potentially affected by CVE-2016-8533.
4
What impact does CVE-2016-8533 have on systems?
CVE-2016-8533 allows an attacker to escalate privileges remotely, potentially gaining full control over the affected system.
5
Is CVE-2016-8533 being actively exploited?
As of the last reports, CVE-2016-8533 has not been widely reported as actively exploited, but it remains critical to patch it.