Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-8960

First published: Thu Feb 15 2018(Updated: )

An Authentication Bypass vulnerability in HPE MSA 1040 and MSA 2040 SAN Storage IN version GL220P008 and earlier 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-2017-8960?

    CVE-2017-8960 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-8960?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-8960, upgrade the HPE MSA 1040 and MSA 2040 SAN Storage firmware to version GL220P009 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2017-8960?

    CVE-2017-8960 affects HPE MSA 1040 and MSA 2040 SAN Storage devices running firmware version GL220P008 and earlier.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8960?

    CVE-2017-8960 is an authentication bypass vulnerability that can be exploited to gain unauthorized access.

  • What potential risks does CVE-2017-8960 pose?

    CVE-2017-8960 could allow attackers to execute malicious activities on the affected devices, compromising data integrity and confidentiality.

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