CVE-2022-37933 : Security Advisory and Response
Discover details about CVE-2022-37933, a high-severity vulnerability in HPE Superdome Flex and Superdome Flex 280 servers. Learn about the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps.
A security vulnerability has been identified in HPE Superdome Flex and Superdome Flex 280 servers that could allow local unauthorized data injection. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has released software updates to address this issue.
Understanding CVE-2022-37933
This section provides an overview of the CVE-2022-37933 vulnerability.
What is CVE-2022-37933?
CVE-2022-37933 is a security vulnerability found in HPE Superdome Flex and Superdome Flex 280 servers. The vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to inject unauthorized data locally.
The Impact of CVE-2022-37933
The impact of this vulnerability is rated as high with a base score of 7.3. It has a low availability impact but a high integrity impact, requiring high privileges to be exploited. The attack complexity is low.
Technical Details of CVE-2022-37933
In this section, we dive into the technical details of CVE-2022-37933.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows for local unauthorized data injection on affected HPE Superdome Flex and Superdome Flex 280 servers.
Affected Systems and Versions
HPE Superdome Flex servers with firmware versions prior to 3.60.50 and Superdome Flex 280 servers with firmware versions prior to 1.40.60 are affected by this vulnerability.
Exploitation Mechanism
The attack vector for this vulnerability is local with changed scope and no user interaction required.
Mitigation and Prevention
This section provides guidance on mitigating and preventing CVE-2022-37933.
Immediate Steps to Take
Users of affected systems should apply the provided software updates immediately to prevent exploitation of the vulnerability.
Long-Term Security Practices
Implementing strong access controls, monitoring, and regular security updates can help prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future.
Patching and Updates
HPE has released firmware updates, version 3.60.50 or higher for HPE Superdome Flex servers, and version 1.40.60 or higher for Superdome Flex 280 servers, to address CVE-2022-37933.