CVE-2019-5355 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2019-5355, a vulnerability in HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) PLAT versions prior to 7.3 E0506P09 that allows for remote denial of service attacks. Find mitigation steps and prevention measures here.
A vulnerability has been discovered in HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) PLAT versions prior to 7.3 E0506P09, which could potentially be exploited for remote denial of service attacks.
Understanding CVE-2019-5355
A remote denial of service vulnerability was identified in HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) PLAT earlier than version 7.3 E0506P09.
What is CVE-2019-5355?
CVE-2019-5355 is a vulnerability in HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) PLAT versions prior to 7.3 E0506P09 that could allow for remote denial of service attacks.
The Impact of CVE-2019-5355
This vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to launch remote denial of service attacks, potentially disrupting the availability of the affected systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-5355
A denial of service vulnerability affecting HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) PLAT versions earlier than 7.3 E0506P09.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows for remote denial of service attacks on systems running HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) PLAT versions prior to 7.3 E0506P09.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) PLAT
- Versions Affected: 7.3 E0506P09 and earlier
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely to launch denial of service attacks on systems running the affected versions of HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) PLAT.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2019-5355 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update to the latest version of HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) PLAT to mitigate the vulnerability.
- Implement network security measures to prevent remote exploitation.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor for security updates and patches from HPE.
- Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities proactively.
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches and updates provided by HPE to secure systems against potential exploitation of this vulnerability.