Advisory Details

May 18th, 2017

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Cloud Optimizer DownloadServlet Information Disclosure Vulnerability

CVE ID	CVE-2017-8944
CVSS SCORE	7.8, AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
AFFECTED VENDORS	Hewlett Packard Enterprise
AFFECTED PRODUCTS	Cloud Optimizer
TREND MICRO CUSTOMER PROTECTION	Trend Micro TippingPoint IPS customers are protected against this vulnerability by Digital Vaccine protection filter ID ['26770']. For further product information on the TippingPoint IPS: http://www.tippingpoint.com
VULNERABILITY DETAILS	This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Cloud Optimizer. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the DownloadServlet servlet. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information under the context of root.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS	Hewlett Packard Enterprise has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at: https://h20564.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-hpesbgn03748en_us
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE	2016-12-28 - Vulnerability reported to vendor 2017-05-18 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT	rgod

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