#VU6509 Information disclosure in HP Network Automation - CVE-2017-5812

Vulnerability identifier: #VU6509

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5812

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
HP Network Automation
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The weakness exists due to improper processing of malicious requests. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and access arbitrary files to conduct further attacks.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure.

Mitigation
Update to version 10.00.022, 10.11.03 or 10.21.01.

Vulnerable software versions

HP Network Automation: 9.1 - 10.20

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External links
https://h20564.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-hpesbgn03740en_us

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.