CVE-2018-9086: Legacy Server BMC Remote Command Injection

Published Nov 16, 2018
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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.

Affected Software

8 affected components
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

Remediation

Information

Update BMC firmware

Event History

Nov 16, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9086?

The severity of CVE-2018-9086 is high with a severity value of 7.2.

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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