CVE-2017-2740: High severity thin vulnerability

Published Jan 23, 2018
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Updated

A potential security vulnerability has been identified with the command line shell of the HP ThinPro operating system 6.1, 5.2.1, 5.2, 5.1, 5.0, and 4.4. The vulnerability could result in a local unauthorized elevation of privilege on an HP thin client device.

Affected Software

6 affected components
HP ThinPro=4.4
HP ThinPro=5.0
HP ThinPro=5.1
HP ThinPro=5.2
HP ThinPro=5.2.1
HP ThinPro=6.1

Event History

Jan 23, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this potential security vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this potential security vulnerability is CVE-2017-2740.

2

What is the affected software for this vulnerability?

The affected software for this vulnerability is HP ThinPro versions 4.4, 5.0, 5.1, 5.2, 5.2.1, and 6.1.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2740?

The severity of CVE-2017-2740 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

4

What is the potential impact of this vulnerability?

The potential impact of this vulnerability is a local unauthorized elevation of privilege on an HP thin client device.

5

Is there any official documentation available for this vulnerability?

Yes, official documentation is available for this vulnerability. You can find more information at the following link: [HP ThinPro Potential Security Vulnerability (CVE-2017-2740)](https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c05379294)

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