CVE-2018-7078 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability involving remote code execution has been discovered in versions of HPE Integrated Lights-Out 4 (iLO 4) prior to v2.60 and HPE Integrated Lights-Out 5 (iLO 5) prior to v1.30.

Understanding CVE-2018-7078

This CVE identifies a remote code execution vulnerability in HPE Integrated Lights-Out 4 (iLO 4) and HPE Integrated Lights-Out 5 (iLO 5) prior to specific versions.

What is CVE-2018-7078?

CVE-2018-7078 is a security vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems running HPE Integrated Lights-Out 4 (iLO 4) and HPE Integrated Lights-Out 5 (iLO 5) versions earlier than v2.60 and v1.30, respectively.

The Impact of CVE-2018-7078

The exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential system compromise on affected devices.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-7078

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability involves remote code execution in HPE Integrated Lights-Out 4 (iLO 4) versions earlier than v2.60 and HPE Integrated Lights-Out 5 (iLO 5) versions earlier than v1.30.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: HPE Integrated Lights-Out 4 (iLO 4), HPE Integrated Lights-Out 5 (iLO 5)
Vendor: Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Affected Versions: iLO 4 earlier than version v2.60, iLO 5 earlier than version v1.30

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems, potentially leading to complete system compromise.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-7078 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update HPE Integrated Lights-Out 4 (iLO 4) to version v2.60 or later.
Update HPE Integrated Lights-Out 5 (iLO 5) to version v1.30 or later.
Implement network segmentation to limit exposure.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor vendor security advisories for updates.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Hewlett Packard Enterprise to address the vulnerability.