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CVE-2024-42639

H3c Gr1100-p Firmware vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.56%
  1. Published16 Aug 2024

Description

H3C GR1100-P v100R009 was discovered to use a hardcoded password in /etc/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

H3c Gr1100-p Firmware100r009

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-42639 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-42639 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.56%.

How severe is CVE-2024-42639?

CVE-2024-42639 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-42639?

Affected products include H3c Gr1100-p Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42639?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.