How severe is CVE-2017-8987?

CVE-2017-8987 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-8987 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8987?

CVE-2017-8987 affects Hp Integrated Lights-out 3 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8987?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-8987 published?

CVE-2017-8987 was published on 2018-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8987

CVE-2017-8987 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Integrated Lights-out 3 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Integrated Lights-out 3 Firmware
Published: 2018-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Unauthenticated Remote Denial of Service vulnerability was identified in HPE Integrated Lights-Out 3 (iLO 3) version v1.88 only. The vulnerability is resolved in iLO3 v1.89 or subsequent versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8987?: A Unauthenticated Remote Denial of Service vulnerability was identified in HPE Integrated Lights-Out 3 (iLO 3) version v1.88 only. The vulnerability is resolved in iLO3 v1.89 or subsequent versions.
How severe is CVE-2017-8987?: CVE-2017-8987 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-8987 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8987?: CVE-2017-8987 affects Hp Integrated Lights-out 3 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8987?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-8987 published?: CVE-2017-8987 was published on 2018-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:integrated_lights-out_3_firmware:1.88:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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