7.8
CWE
120 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-26572: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Feb 08 2021(Updated: )

The Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) firmware in HPE Apollo 70 System prior to version 3.0.14.0 has a local buffer overflow in libifc.so webgetactivexcfg function.

Credit: security-alert@hpe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Hpe Baseboard Management Controller<3.0.14.0
HPE Apollo 70 System

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-26572.

  • What is the title of the vulnerability?

    The title of the vulnerability is 'The Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) firmware in HPE Apollo 70 System prior to version 3.0.14.0...'

  • What is the description of the vulnerability?

    The Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) firmware in HPE Apollo 70 System prior to version 3.0.14.0 has a local buffer overflow in libifc.so webgetactivexcfg function.

  • What software is affected by this vulnerability?

    The HPE Baseboard Management Controller version up to 3.0.14.0 is affected by this vulnerability.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-26572?

    The severity of CVE-2021-26572 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-26572?

    To fix CVE-2021-26572, update the HPE Baseboard Management Controller firmware to version 3.0.14.0 or later.

  • Is HPE Apollo 70 System vulnerable to CVE-2021-26572?

    No, HPE Apollo 70 System is not vulnerable to CVE-2021-26572.

  • What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) code for this vulnerability?

    The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) codes for this vulnerability are 119 and 120.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-26572?

    You can find more information about CVE-2021-26572 at the following reference link: [https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf04080en_us](https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf04080en_us)

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