CVE-2017-8960: Critical severity hpe msa 1040 san storage firmware vulnerability
Published Feb 15, 2018
·Updated
An Authentication Bypass vulnerability in HPE MSA 1040 and MSA 2040 SAN Storage IN version GL220P008 and earlier was found.
Affected Software
4 affected components
HP Msa 1040 San Storage Firmware<=gl220p008
HP Msa 1040 San Storage
HP Msa 2040 San Storage Firmware<=gl220p008
HP MSA 2040 SAN Storage
Event History
Feb 15, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8960?
CVE-2017-8960 is an authentication bypass vulnerability that can be exploited to gain unauthorized access.
5
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.