How severe is CVE-2017-12546?

CVE-2017-12546 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-12546 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-12546?

CVE-2017-12546 affects Hp System Management Homepage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12546?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-12546 published?

CVE-2017-12546 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-12546

CVE-2017-12546 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp System Management Homepage with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.6)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Hp System Management Homepage
Published: 2018-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A local buffer overflow vulnerability in HPE System Management Homepage for Windows and Linux version prior to v7.6.1 was found.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12546?: A local buffer overflow vulnerability in HPE System Management Homepage for Windows and Linux version prior to v7.6.1 was found.
How severe is CVE-2017-12546?: CVE-2017-12546 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-12546 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-12546?: CVE-2017-12546 affects Hp System Management Homepage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12546?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-12546 published?: CVE-2017-12546 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:system_management_homepage:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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