CVE-2017-1134: High severity IBM Power Hardware Management Console vulnerability
Published Mar 20, 2017
·Updated
IBM Reliable Scalable Cluster Technology could allow a local user to escalate their privileges to gain root access. IBM Reference #: 1998459.
Affected Software
2 affected components
IBM Power Hardware Management Console=3.3.2
IBM Power Hardware Management Console=4.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 20, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-1134?
CVE-2017-1134 has a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-1134?
To fix CVE-2017-1134, you should update the IBM Power Hardware Management Console Firmware to the latest version.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2017-1134?
CVE-2017-1134 affects users running IBM Power Hardware Management Console versions 3.3.2 and 4.1.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-1134?
CVE-2017-1134 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2017-1134 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2017-1134 requires local access to exploit the vulnerability.