CVE-2017-8979: Critical severity hp integrated lights-out 2 vulnerability
Security vulnerabilities in the HPE Integrated Lights-Out 2 (iLO 2) firmware could be exploited remotely to allow authentication bypass, code execution, and denial of service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-8979?
CVE-2017-8979 is a security vulnerability in the HPE Integrated Lights-Out 2 (iLO 2) firmware that could be exploited remotely to allow authentication bypass, code execution, and denial of service.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8979?
CVE-2017-8979 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.
How can CVE-2017-8979 be exploited?
CVE-2017-8979 can be exploited remotely to allow authentication bypass, code execution, and denial of service.
Is the HPE Integrated Lights-Out 2 firmware version 2.29 affected by CVE-2017-8979?
Yes, the HPE Integrated Lights-Out 2 firmware version 2.29 is affected by CVE-2017-8979.
How can I fix the CVE-2017-8979 vulnerability in HPE Integrated Lights-Out 2 firmware?
To fix the CVE-2017-8979 vulnerability in HPE Integrated Lights-Out 2 firmware, it is recommended to update to a version that is not affected.