What is the vulnerability ID for this potential security vulnerability?

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

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.

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2740?

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

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.

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)

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-2740

high

7.8

23/1/2018

16/9/2024

CVE-2017-2740

First published: Tue Jan 23 2018(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.

Credit: hp-security-alert@hp.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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

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Reference Links

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c05379294

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this potential security vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this potential security vulnerability is CVE-2017-2740.
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.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2740?
The severity of CVE-2017-2740 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
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.
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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