CVE-2017-8975
📋 TL;DR
A remote code execution vulnerability in HPE Moonshot Provisioning Manager Appliance version 1.20 allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. This affects organizations using HPE Moonshot Provisioning Manager Appliance version 1.20 specifically.
💻 Affected Systems
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise Moonshot Provisioning Manager Appliance
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise allowing attackers to install persistent backdoors, steal sensitive data, pivot to other network systems, or disrupt operations.
Likely Case
Attackers gain full control of the provisioning manager appliance, potentially compromising managed Moonshot servers and associated infrastructure.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if system is isolated, patched, or protected by network segmentation and strict access controls.
🎯 Exploit Status
CVSS 9.8 with attack vector: Network, attack complexity: Low, privileges required: None, user interaction: None.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Update to version after 1.20 (consult HPE advisory for specific fixed version)
Vendor Advisory: https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03803en_us
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Review HPE advisory HPSBHF03803. 2. Download updated firmware/software from HPE support portal. 3. Backup configuration. 4. Apply update following HPE documentation. 5. Restart appliance. 6. Verify update successful.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Isolation
linuxRestrict network access to Moonshot Provisioning Manager to only necessary management networks
firewall-cmd --permanent --add-rich-rule='rule family="ipv4" source address="TRUSTED_NETWORK" port protocol="tcp" port="MANAGEMENT_PORT" accept'
firewall-cmd --reload
Access Control Lists
linuxImplement strict IP-based access controls to limit which systems can communicate with the appliance
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport MANAGEMENT_PORT -s TRUSTED_IP -j ACCEPT
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport MANAGEMENT_PORT -j DROP
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Immediately isolate the appliance from internet and untrusted networks using firewall rules
- Implement strict network segmentation and monitor all traffic to/from the appliance for suspicious activity
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check appliance version via web interface or SSH: version should be 1.20Check Version:
Check via appliance web interface or consult HPE documentation for CLI version commandVerify Fix Applied:
Verify version is updated beyond 1.20 via appliance management interface or version check command📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual authentication attempts
- Unexpected process execution
- Configuration changes not initiated by administrators
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from appliance
- Traffic to unexpected ports or IPs
- Exploit pattern matches in network traffic
SIEM Query:
source="moonshot-provisioning" AND (event_type="execution" OR event_type="authentication_failure") | stats count by src_ip