Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2017-12553 is a local authentication bypass in HPE System Management Homepage on Windows and Linux before 7.6.1. A local user may be able to bypass SMH authentication. The available source data does not provide CVSS, detailed impact, or active exploitation evidence. Exposure is limited to systems running HPE System Management Homepage for Windows or Linux before version 7.6.1. Because the issue is described as local, risk depends on who can access the host or local management environment. Prioritize remediation on servers where local access is broadly available or shared. Business urgency is lower than a remote unauthenticated issue, but management tooling can concentrate administrative risk, so unsupported or exposed legacy deployments should not remain untracked. Mitigation focus: Identify all HPE System Management Homepage installations on Windows and Linux.; Upgrade affected installations to version 7.6.1 or later.; Check HPE advisory guidance for exact update and support instructions..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-hpesbmu03753en_usCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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