Discover the security impact of CVE-2017-2740 on HP ThinPro OS versions 6.1, 5.2.1, 5.2, 5.1, 5.0, and 4.4. Learn how to mitigate the privilege escalation risk and secure your HP thin client devices.
A security issue has been discovered in the command line shell of the HP ThinPro operating system versions 6.1, 5.2.1, 5.2, 5.1, 5.0, and 4.4, potentially allowing unauthorized elevation of privilege on HP thin client devices.
Understanding CVE-2017-2740
This CVE identifies a vulnerability in HP ThinPro OS versions that could lead to an escalation of privilege.
What is CVE-2017-2740?
The CVE-2017-2740 vulnerability pertains to the command line shell of HP ThinPro OS versions 6.1, 5.2.1, 5.2, 5.1, 5.0, and 4.4, enabling unauthorized privilege elevation on HP thin client devices.
The Impact of CVE-2017-2740
The vulnerability could allow local attackers to gain elevated privileges on affected HP ThinPro devices, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-2740
This section provides detailed technical insights into the CVE-2017-2740 vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The security flaw in the command line shell of HP ThinPro OS versions 6.1, 5.2.1, 5.2, 5.1, 5.0, and 4.4 permits unauthorized elevation of privilege, posing a risk to device security.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited locally to gain unauthorized elevated privileges on HP ThinPro devices, compromising their security.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2017-2740 requires immediate actions and long-term security measures.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates