CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-8978: Infoleak

First published: Thu Feb 15 2018(Updated: )

A Remote Unauthorized Disclosure of Information vulnerability in HPE IceWall Products version MFA 4.0 proxy was found.

Credit: security-alert@hpe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HP IceWall MCRP=4.0
HP IceWall MFA=4.0
HP IceWall MFA=4.0
HP Icewall SSO DGFW=10.0-p8
HP Icewall SSO DGFW=11.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-8978?

    CVE-2017-8978 has a medium severity rating, indicating potential impact on confidentiality.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-8978?

    To fix CVE-2017-8978, upgrade to the latest patched version of HPE IceWall Products.

  • What are the affected versions for CVE-2017-8978?

    CVE-2017-8978 affects HPE IceWall Products version 4.0 including MCRP and MFA variants.

  • Can CVE-2017-8978 lead to unauthorized access?

    Yes, CVE-2017-8978 can lead to unauthorized disclosure of information, potentially exposing sensitive data.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-8978?

    There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2017-8978; applying the update is the recommended action.

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