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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2017.2598
MFSBGN03786 rev.1 - HPE Connected Backup, Local Escalation of Privilege
16 October 2017
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: HPE Connected Backup
Publisher: Hewlett-Packard
Operating System: UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
Windows
Impact/Access: Increased Privileges -- Existing Account
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2017-14355
Original Bulletin:
https://softwaresupport.hpe.com/km/KM02987868
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Note: the current version of the following document is available here:
https://softwaresupport.hpe.com/km/KM02987868
SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN
Document ID: KM02987868
Version: 1
MFSBGN03786 rev.1 - HPE Connected Backup, Local Escalation of Privilege
NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as
soon as possible.
Release Date: 2017-10-13
Last Updated: 2017-10-13
Potential Security Impact: Local: Elevation of Privilege
Source: Micro Focus, Product Security Response Team
VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the HPE Connected
Backup agent. This vulnerability could be exploited locally to allow
escalation of privilege.
References:
- CVE-2017-14355 - Local Escalation of Privilege
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
- Connected Backup - v8.6, v8.8.6
BACKGROUND
CVSS Base Metrics
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Reference, CVSS V3 Score/Vector, CVSS V2 Score/Vector
Micro Focus would like to thank Peter Lapp (lappsec) for reporting this issue
to security-alert@hpe.com
RESOLUTION
Micro Focus has made the following mitigation steps available to resolve the
vulnerability in the impacted versions of Connected Backup.
* **SaaS customers** - Connected Backup agent version 8.8.7.1 is available
via your Support Center
* **On-prem/licensed customers** - Connected Backup agent version 8.8.7.1 is
available at <https://downloads.autonomy.com>
HISTORY
Version:1 (rev.1) - 13 October 2017 Initial release
Third Party Security Patches: Third party security patches that are to be installed on
systems running Micro Focus products should be applied in accordance with the customer's
patch management policy.
Support: For issues about implementing the recommendations of this Security Bulletin, contact normal Micro Focus services support channel.
For other issues about the content of this Security Bulletin, send e-mail to cyber-psrt@hpe.com.
Report: To report a potential security vulnerability for any supported product:
Web form: https://www.microfocus.com/support-and-services/report-security
Email: cyber-psrt@hpe.com
Software Product Category: The Software Product Category is represented in
the title by the two characters following Micro Focus Security Bulletin.
3P = 3rd Party Software
GN = Micro Focus General Software
MU = Multi-Platform Software
System management and security procedures must be reviewed frequently to maintain system integrity.
Micro Focus is continually reviewing and enhancing the security features of software products to provide
customers with current secure solutions.
"Micro Focus is broadly distributing this Security Bulletin in order to bring to the attention of users of the
affected Micro Focus products the important security information contained in this Bulletin. Micro Focus recommends
that all users determine the applicability of this information to their individual situations and take appropriate action.
Micro Focus does not warrant that this information is necessarily accurate or complete for all user situations and, consequently,
Micro Focus will not be responsible for any damages resulting from user's use or disregard of the information provided in
this Security Bulletin. To the extent permitted by law, Micro Focus disclaims all warranties, either express or
implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement."
Copyright 2017 EntIT Software LLC
Micro Focus shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
The information provided is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. To the extent permitted by law,
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or consequential damages including downtime cost; lost profits; damages relating to the procurement of
substitute products or services; or damages for loss of data, or software restoration.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Micro Focus and the names of
Micro Focus products referenced herein are trademarks of Micro Focus in the United States and other countries.
Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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