CVE-2019-11948 : Security Advisory and Response

A security flaw in HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) PLAT versions older than 7.3 E0506P09 allows remote code execution.

Understanding CVE-2019-11948

A remote code execution vulnerability affecting HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) PLAT.

What is CVE-2019-11948?

This CVE identifies a security flaw in HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) PLAT versions prior to 7.3 E0506P09, enabling remote code execution.

The Impact of CVE-2019-11948

The vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely on affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-11948

Details of the vulnerability in HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) PLAT.

Vulnerability Description

A security flaw in versions older than 7.3 E0506P09 of HPE IMC PLAT allows remote code execution.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) PLAT
Versions Affected: 7.3 E0506P09 and earlier

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited remotely to execute malicious code on vulnerable systems.

Mitigation and Prevention

Measures to address and prevent the CVE-2019-11948 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update HPE IMC PLAT to version 7.3 E0506P09 or later.
Implement network segmentation to limit exposure.
Monitor network traffic for any signs of exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to mitigate future vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by HPE to address the vulnerability.