CVE-2018-9086: Legacy Server BMC Remote Command Injection
First published: Fri Nov 16 2018(Updated: )
In some Lenovo ThinkServer-branded servers, a command injection vulnerability exists in the BMC firmware download command. This allows a privileged user to download and execute arbitrary code inside the BMC. This can only be exploited by authorized privileged users.
Credit: psirt@lenovo.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Lenovo Thinkserver Rd340 Firmware | <64.00 | |
| Lenovo Thinkserver Rd340 | ||
| Lenovo Thinkserver Rd440 Firmware | <64.00 | |
| Lenovo Thinkserver Rd440 | ||
| Lenovo Thinkserver Rd640 Firmware | <64.00 | |
| Lenovo Thinkserver Rd640 | ||
| Lenovo Thinkserver Td340 Firmware | <60.00 | |
| Lenovo Thinkserver Td340 |
Remedy
Update BMC firmware
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-9086?
The severity of CVE-2018-9086 is high with a severity value of 7.2.
How does the command injection vulnerability in CVE-2018-9086 work?
The command injection vulnerability in CVE-2018-9086 allows a privileged user to download and execute arbitrary code inside the BMC firmware download command.
Who can exploit the command injection vulnerability in CVE-2018-9086?
Only authorized privileged users can exploit the command injection vulnerability in CVE-2018-9086.
Which Lenovo ThinkServer-branded servers are affected by CVE-2018-9086?
Lenovo ThinkServer RD340, RD440, RD640, and TD340 firmware versions up to exclusive 64.00 are affected by CVE-2018-9086.
How can I fix the command injection vulnerability in CVE-2018-9086?
To fix the command injection vulnerability in CVE-2018-9086, update the BMC firmware to a version that is not vulnerable.
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