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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-8959

First published: Thu Feb 15 2018(Updated: )

An Authentication Bypass vulnerability in HPE MSA 1040 and HPE MSA 2040 SAN Storage in version GL220P008 and earlier and was found.

Credit: security-alert@hpe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HPE MSA 1040 Firmware<=gl220p008
HP MSA 1040 SAN Storage Firmware
HPE MSA 2040 Firmware<=gl220p008
HP MSA 2040 SAN Storage

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-8959?

    CVE-2017-8959 has been classified with a critical severity rating due to its potential for authentication bypass.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-8959?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-8959, upgrade the HPE MSA 1040 or HPE MSA 2040 SAN Storage Firmware to a version later than GL220P008.

  • Which products are affected by CVE-2017-8959?

    CVE-2017-8959 affects HPE MSA 1040 and HPE MSA 2040 SAN Storage systems running GL220P008 or earlier.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2017-8959?

    The impact of CVE-2017-8959 is that unauthorized users may gain access to sensitive storage resources.

  • Is my HPE MSA 1040 or HPE MSA 2040 vulnerable if it is updated?

    If your HPE MSA 1040 or HPE MSA 2040 has been updated to a firmware version after GL220P008, it is not vulnerable to CVE-2017-8959.

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