CVE-2020-24630 : What You Need to Know

A remote operatoronlinelist_content privilege escalation vulnerability was discovered in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) version(s) prior to iMC PLAT 7.3 (E0705P07).

Understanding CVE-2020-24630

This CVE involves a privilege escalation vulnerability in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) software.

What is CVE-2020-24630?

CVE-2020-24630 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to escalate privileges in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) versions prior to iMC PLAT 7.3 (E0705P07).

The Impact of CVE-2020-24630

The vulnerability could be exploited by remote attackers to elevate their privileges within the affected systems, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-24630

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) allows for remote operatoronlinelist_content privilege escalation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC)
Versions affected: Prior to iMC PLAT 7.3 (E0705P07)

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited remotely to gain elevated privileges within the system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-24630 is crucial to maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the necessary security patches provided by HPE.
Monitor for any unauthorized access or unusual activities on the network.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent known vulnerabilities.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that the HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) software is updated to at least version 7.3 (E0705P07) to mitigate the vulnerability.