Overview
CVE-2025-37161 is a high-severity denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability affecting the web-based management interface of certain HPE products. This flaw allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to crash the system, rendering it unresponsive and requiring manual intervention for recovery. Successful exploitation can significantly disrupt network operations.
Technical Details
The vulnerability resides in how the web-based management interface handles specific types of requests. An attacker can exploit this by sending crafted requests to the interface, leading to a system crash. The exact nature of the malformed request isn’t publicly detailed beyond triggering a system crash. The lack of authentication required to trigger the vulnerability significantly increases the risk.
CVSS Analysis
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating a high severity level.
- CVSS Score: 7.5
- Attack Vector: Network (AV:N)
- Attack Complexity: Low (AC:L)
- Privileges Required: None (PR:N)
- User Interaction: None (UI:N)
- Scope: Changed (S:C)
- Confidentiality Impact: None (C:N)
- Integrity Impact: None (I:N)
- Availability Impact: High (A:H)
This CVSS score reflects the ease of exploitation and the significant impact on system availability.
Possible Impact
The exploitation of CVE-2025-37161 can lead to the following consequences:
- Denial of Service: The primary impact is the disruption of services provided by the affected device.
- System Crash: The system becomes unresponsive and requires manual reboot, leading to downtime.
- Network Disruption: Devices becoming unresponsive can negatively impact the network, especially if these devices are part of critical network infrastructure.
Mitigation and Patch Steps
To address this vulnerability, the following steps are recommended:
- Apply the Patch: Apply the patch or firmware update provided by HPE as soon as possible. These updates contain the necessary fixes to prevent the vulnerability from being exploited. Refer to the official HPE security advisory for details.
- Network Segmentation: Implement network segmentation to limit the exposure of the web-based management interface. Place the affected devices behind firewalls or intrusion detection systems.
- Monitor Network Traffic: Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity targeting the web-based management interface.
