CVE-2017-8987 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A Unauthenticated Remote Denial of Service vulnerability has been discovered in HPE Integrated Lights-Out 3 (iLO 3) version v1.88 exclusively. This vulnerability has been fixed in iLO3 v1.89 or any later versions.

Understanding CVE-2017-8987

An overview of the Unauthenticated Remote Denial of Service vulnerability in HPE Integrated Lights-Out 3 (iLO 3) version v1.88.

What is CVE-2017-8987?

CVE-2017-8987 is an Unauthenticated Remote Denial of Service vulnerability found in HPE Integrated Lights-Out 3 (iLO 3) version v1.88 exclusively.

The Impact of CVE-2017-8987

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service condition on the affected system, potentially disrupting its normal operation.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-8987

Insight into the technical aspects of the CVE-2017-8987 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Type: Unauthenticated Remote Denial of Service
Product: HPE Integrated Lights-Out 3 (iLO 3)
Affected Version: v1.88 only
Fixed Version: iLO3 v1.89 or later

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: HPE Integrated Lights-Out 3 (iLO 3)
Affected Version: v1.88 only

Exploitation Mechanism

Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to trigger a denial of service condition on systems running iLO 3 version v1.88.

Mitigation and Prevention

Measures to address and prevent the CVE-2017-8987 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade affected systems to iLO3 version v1.89 or a later version to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity that could indicate an exploitation attempt.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and firmware to ensure the latest security fixes are in place.
Implement network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure to potential threats.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Hewlett Packard Enterprise to address the CVE-2017-8987 vulnerability.