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Document Subtype: Security Bulletin Document ID: hpesbhf03873en_us Last Updated: 2018-09-17 Release Date: 2018-09-11 Document Version: 1 Potential Security Impact: Local: Denial of Service (DoS), Disclosure of Information, Elevation of Privilege Source: Hewlett Packard Enterprise, HPE Product Security Response Team VULNERABILITY SUMMARY Security vulnerabilities in certain HPE Products with Intel-based Processors using Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME) and Power Management Controller (PMC) could be exploited locally to allow elevation of privilege, disclosure of information, or denial of service. References: CVE-2018-3655 - CSME Assets CVE-2018-3643 SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed. HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Server - Prior to 04.00.04.393(12 Sep 2018) HPE Cloudline CL2100 Gen10 Server - Prior to 04.00.04.393(12 Sep 2018) HPE Cloudline CL2200 Gen10 Server - Prior to 04.00.04.393(12 Sep 2018) HPE Cloudline CL3100 Gen10 Server - Prior to 04.00.04.393(12 Sep 2018) HPE Cloudline CL4100 Gen10 Server - Prior to 04.00.04.393(12 Sep 2018) HPE ProLiant BL460c Gen10 Server Blade - Prior to 04.00.04.393(12 Sep 2018) HPE ProLiant DL120 Gen10 Server - Prior to 04.00.04.393(12 Sep 2018) HPE ProLiant DL160 Gen10 Server - Prior to 04.00.04.393(12 Sep 2018) HPE ProLiant DL180 Gen10 Server - Prior to 04.00.04.393(12 Sep 2018) HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Server - Prior to 04.00.04.393(12 Sep 2018) HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Server - Prior to 04.00.04.393(12 Sep 2018) HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen10 Server - Prior to 04.00.04.393(12 Sep 2018) HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen10 Server - Prior to 04.00.04.393(12 Sep 2018) HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 - Prior to 04.00.04.393(12 Sep 2018) HPE ProLiant ML110 Gen10 Server - Prior to 04.00.04.393(12 Sep 2018) HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen10 Server - Prior to 04.00.04.393(12 Sep 2018) HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen10 Server - Prior to 04.00.04.393(12 Sep 2018) HPE ProLiant XL170r Gen10 Server - Prior to 04.00.04.393(12 Sep 2018) HPE ProLiant XL170r Gen10 Server - Prior to 04.00.04.393(12 Sep 2018) HPE ProLiant XL190r Gen10 Server - Prior to 04.00.04.393(12 Sep 2018) HPE ProLiant XL190r Gen10 Server - Prior to 04.00.04.393(12 Sep 2018) HPE ProLiant XL230k Gen10 Server - Prior to 04.00.04.393(12 Sep 2018) HPE ProLiant XL270d Gen10 Server - Prior to 04.00.04.393(12 Sep 2018) HPE ProLiant XL450 Gen10 Server - Prior to 04.00.04.393(12 Sep 2018) HPE SimpliVity 380 Gen10 Node - Prior to 04.00.04.393(12 Sep 2018) HPE Synergy 480 Gen10 Compute Module - Prior to 04.00.04.393(12 Sep 2018) HPE Synergy 660 Gen10 Compute Module - Prior to 04.00.04.393(12 Sep 2018) BACKGROUND CVSS Version 3.0 and Version 2.0 Base Metrics Reference V3 Vector V3 Base Score V2 Vector V2 Base Score CVE-2018-3643 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H 7.4 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C) 7.2 CVE-2018-3655 CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L 7.5 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:P) 6.8 Information on CVSS is documented in HPE Customer Notice: HPSN-2008-002 RESOLUTION HPE has provided the following software updates to resolve the vulnerabilities in certain HPE Products with Intel-based Processors using Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME) and Power Management Controller (PMC). You can download the Online Flash component for your operating system (Windows, Linux, OS independent) from HPE Support Center: https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/home Online ROM Flash Component for Windows x64 - Server Platform Services (SPS) Firmware for HPE Gen10 Servers https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/swd/public/detail?sp4ts.oid=1010093150&swItemId=MTX_9114c1d39fb74fa88ddfd82568&swEnvOid=4184#tab4 Online ROM Flash for Linux - Server Platform Services (SPS) Firmware for HPE Gen10 Servers https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/swd/public/detail?sp4ts.oid=1010093150&swItemId=MTX_07edc884446f45008906149246&swEnvOid=4184 ROM Flash Firmware Package - Server Platform Services (SPS) Firmware for HPE Gen10 Servers (OS Independent) https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/swd/public/detail?sp4ts.oid=1010093150&swItemId=MTX_f3878d9fd449497aadbc312265&swEnvOid=4184 HISTORY Version:1 (rev.1) - 17 September 2018 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. To the extent permitted by law, HPE disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement." ©Copyright 2025 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development 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, neither HPE nor its affiliates, subcontractors or suppliers will be liable for incidental, special 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. 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HPE has provided the following software updates to resolve the vulnerabilities in certain HPE Products with Intel-based Processors using Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME) and Power Management Controller (PMC). You can download the Online Flash component for your operating system (Windows, Linux, OS independent) from HPE Support Center: https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/home Online ROM Flash Component for Windows x64 - Server Platform Services (SPS) Firmware for HPE Gen10 Servers https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/swd/public/detail?sp4ts.oid=1010093150&swItemId=MTX_9114c1d39fb74fa88ddfd82568&swEnvOid=4184#tab4 Online ROM Flash for Linux - Server Platform Services (SPS) Firmware for HPE Gen10 Servers https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/swd/public/detail?sp4ts.oid=1010093150&swItemId=MTX_07edc884446f45008906149246&swEnvOid=4184 ROM Flash Firmware Package - Server Platform Services (SPS) Firmware for HPE Gen10 Servers (OS Independent) https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/swd/public/detail?sp4ts.oid=1010093150&swItemId=MTX_f3878d9fd449497aadbc312265&swEnvOid=4184 HISTORY Version:1 (rev.1) - 17 September 2018 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