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CVE-2018-7120: A security vulnerability in the HPE Virtual Connect SE 16Gb Fibre Channel Module for HPE Synergy running…
CVE-2018-7120 is rated critical with a CVSS v3.0 base score of 9.8 and NVD lists HP Synergy Firmware as the affected product. Per its scoring, it can be exploited over the network, without authentication, without any user interaction. The scored impact on confidentiality, integrity and availability is the highest available.
Vulnerability description
A security vulnerability in the HPE Virtual Connect SE 16Gb Fibre Channel Module for HPE Synergy running firmware 5.00.50, which is part of the HPE Synergy Custom SPP 2018.11.20190205, could allow local or remote unauthorized elevation of privilege.
Severity breakdown
CVSS v3.0 9.8: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Attack vector: Network. Exploitable remotely over the network, with no need for local or physical access.
- Attack complexity: Low. No special conditions; the attack can be repeated reliably.
- Privileges required: None. No account or prior access is needed.
- User interaction: None. No action from any user is needed.
- Scope: Unchanged. Impact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality impact: High. Total loss of confidentiality; sensitive data can be fully disclosed.
- Integrity impact: High. Total loss of integrity; data or system state can be fully modified.
- Availability impact: High. Total loss of availability; the component can be shut down.
Affected products
- HP Synergy Firmware: 5.00.50