CVE-2018-7115 : What You Need to Know

Hewlett Packard Enterprise's Intelligent Management Center (IMC) prior to IMC PLAT 7.3 (E0605P06) is susceptible to a remote buffer overflow vulnerability in Windows' dbman.exe opcode 10001. The issue has been addressed in IMC PLAT 7.3 (E0605P06) and later versions.

Understanding CVE-2018-7115

HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) is at risk of a remote buffer overflow vulnerability in Windows' dbman.exe opcode 10001.

What is CVE-2018-7115?

CVE-2018-7115 is a vulnerability in HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) versions prior to IMC PLAT 7.3 (E0605P06) that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2018-7115

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to trigger a buffer overflow, potentially leading to remote code execution or service disruption.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-7115

HPE IMC PLAT 7.3 (E0605P06) and earlier versions are affected by this vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability involves a remote buffer overflow in Windows' dbman.exe opcode 10001 within HPE IMC.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC)
Vendor: Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Versions Affected: Prior to IMC PLAT 7.3 (E0605P06)

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited remotely by sending malicious requests to the affected dbman.exe opcode 10001.

Mitigation and Prevention

It is crucial to take immediate steps to secure systems and prevent exploitation.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to IMC PLAT 7.3 (E0605P06) or later versions to mitigate the vulnerability.
Implement network segmentation to limit access to vulnerable systems.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems to prevent known vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address weaknesses.

Patching and Updates

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