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Document Subtype: Security Bulletin Document ID: hpesbhf03754en_us Last Updated: 2017-05-26 Release Date: 2017-05-26 Document Version: 1 Potential Security Impact: Remote: Access Restriction Bypass Source: Hewlett Packard Enterprise, HPE Product Security Response Team VULNERABILITY SUMMARY A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HPE ML10 Gen 9 Server using Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5 Processor. The vulnerability could be remotely exploited to allow access restriction bypass. Note: On May 1st, 2017, Intel disclosed a new vulnerability with their Intel Manageability Firmware which is utilized on some systems containing Intel processors. This vulnerability allows an unprivileged network or local attacker to gain control of the remote manageability features of Intel Active Management Technology (AMT), Intel Standard Manageability (ISM), and Intel Small Business Technology (SBT) platforms. Do not attempt to upgrade the ME FW without following the instructions detailed in the Resolution section. Refer to the "Platform Specific Information" section in the Resolution for more specific information on upgrades for specific ProLiant servers. References: CVE-2017-5689 SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed. HPE ProLiant ML10 Gen9 E3-1225 v5 3.3GHz 4-core 8GB-R 1TB Non-hot Plug 4LFF SATA 300W AP Svr/Promo Gen9 HPE ProLiant ML10 Gen9 E3-1225 v5 4GB-R 1TB Non-hot Plug 4LFF SATA 300W Svr/S-Buy Gen9 HPE ProLiant ML10 Gen9 E3-1225 v5 8GB-R 1TB Non-hot Plug 4LFF SATA 300W Perf Svr Gen9 HPE ProLiant ML10 Gen9 E3-1225 v5 8GB-R 2TB Non-hot Plug 4LFF SATA 300W Svr/GO Gen9 HPE ProLiant ML10 Gen9 E3-1225 v5 8GB-R 2TB Non-hot Plug 4LFF SATA 300W Svr/TV Gen9 BACKGROUND CVSS Version 3.0 and Version 2.0 Base Metrics Reference V3 Vector V3 Base Score V2 Vector V2 Base Score CVE-2017-5689 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H 8.1 (AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C) 6.2 Information on CVSS is documented in HPE Customer Notice: HPSN-2008-002 RESOLUTION HPE has provided the following resolution for this issue: Note: Only the ProLiant Gen9 server detailed in the impacted product information above can be upgraded using the procedure described in this document. Before beginning the upgrade process, the server must have Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5 processors installed. See below for further instructions. Upgrade to the latest System ROM available for the platform prior to upgrading the ME is required. System ROM will need 1.06 version or later to support this ME firmware. The system ROM toolkit and firmware image can be found at: BIOS 1.06 (Windows) http://h20564.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/swd/public/detail?sp4ts.oid=1008772176&swItemId=MTX_0a1076f4bf0444a090b09eeb62&swEnvOid=4168#tab1 BIOS 1.06 (Linux 6) http://h20564.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/swd/public/detail?sp4ts.oid=1008772176&swItemId=MTX_14bacf35f0844bb696ef65799b&swEnvOid=4103 BIOS 1.06 (Linux 7) http://h20564.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/swd/public/detail?sp4ts.oid=1008772176&swItemId=MTX_14bacf35f0844bb696ef65799b&swEnvOid=4176 The ME toolkit and firmware image can be found at: ME 11.6.27.3264 (Windows) http://h20564.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/swd/public/detail?sp4ts.oid=1008772176&swItemId=MTX_359491d72fe04c0f9461fd657d&swEnvOid=4168 ME 11.6.27.3264 (UEFI) http://h20564.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/swd/public/detail?sp4ts.oid=1008772176&swItemId=MTX_67a275408a9b45aba72ad7cbc1&swEnvOid=4168 HISTORY Version:1 (rev.1) - 26 May 2017 Initial release Third Party Security Patches: Third party security patches that are to be installed on systems running Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) software 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 HPE Services support channel. For other issues about the content of this Security Bulletin, send e-mail to security-alert@hpe.com. Report: To report a potential security vulnerability for any HPE supported product: Web Form: https://www.hpe.com/info/report-security-vulnerability Email: security-alert@hpe.com Subscribe: To initiate a subscription to receive future HPE Security Bulletin alerts via Email: http://www.hpe.com/support/Subscriber_Choice Security Bulletin Archive: A list of recently released Security Bulletins is available here: http://www.hpe.com/support/Security_Bulletin_Archive Software Product Category: The Software Product Category is represented in the title by the two characters following HPSB. 3C = 3COM 3P = 3rd Party Software GN = HP General Software HF = HP Hardware and Firmware MU = Multi-Platform Software NS = NonStop Servers OV = OpenVMS PV = ProCurve ST = Storage Software UX = HP-UX System management and security procedures must be reviewed frequently to maintain system integrity. HPE is continually reviewing and enhancing the security features of software products to provide customers with current secure solutions. "HPE is broadly distributing this Security Bulletin in order to bring to the attention of users of the affected HPE products the important security information contained in this Bulletin. HPE recommends that all users determine the applicability of this information to their individual situations and take appropriate action. HPE does not warrant that this information is necessarily accurate or complete for all user situations and, consequently, HPE will not be responsible for any damages resulting from user's use or disregard of the information provided in this Bulletin. 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HPE has provided the following resolution for this issue: Note: Only the ProLiant Gen9 server detailed in the impacted product information above can be upgraded using the procedure described in this document. Before beginning the upgrade process, the server must have Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5 processors installed. See below for further instructions. Upgrade to the latest System ROM available for the platform prior to upgrading the ME is required. System ROM will need 1.06 version or later to support this ME firmware. The system ROM toolkit and firmware image can be found at: BIOS 1.06 (Windows) http://h20564.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/swd/public/detail?sp4ts.oid=1008772176&swItemId=MTX_0a1076f4bf0444a090b09eeb62&swEnvOid=4168#tab1 BIOS 1.06 (Linux 6) http://h20564.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/swd/public/detail?sp4ts.oid=1008772176&swItemId=MTX_14bacf35f0844bb696ef65799b&swEnvOid=4103 BIOS 1.06 (Linux 7) http://h20564.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/swd/public/detail?sp4ts.oid=1008772176&swItemId=MTX_14bacf35f0844bb696ef65799b&swEnvOid=4176 The ME toolkit and firmware image can be found at: ME 11.6.27.3264 (Windows) http://h20564.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/swd/public/detail?sp4ts.oid=1008772176&swItemId=MTX_359491d72fe04c0f9461fd657d&swEnvOid=4168 ME 11.6.27.3264 (UEFI) http://h20564.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/swd/public/detail?sp4ts.oid=1008772176&swItemId=MTX_67a275408a9b45aba72ad7cbc1&swEnvOid=4168 HISTORY Version:1 (rev.1) - 26 May 2017 Initial release Third Party Security Patches: Third party security patches that are to be installed on systems running Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) software 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 HPE Services support channel. For other issues about the content of this Security Bulletin, send e-mail to security-alert@hpe.com. Report: To report a potential security vulnerability for any HPE supported product: Web Form: https://www.hpe.com/info/report-security-vulnerability Email: security-alert@hpe.com Subscribe: To initiate a subscription to receive future HPE Security Bulletin alerts via Email: http://www.hpe.com/support/Subscriber_Choice Security Bulletin Archive: A list of recently released Security Bulletins is available here: http://www.hpe.com/support/Security_Bulletin_Archive Software Product Category: The Software Product Category is represented in the title by the two characters following HPSB. 3C = 3COM 3P = 3rd Party Software GN = HP General Software HF = HP Hardware and Firmware MU = Multi-Platform Software NS = NonStop Servers OV = OpenVMS PV = ProCurve ST = Storage Software UX = HP-UX