How severe is CVE-2021-29220?

CVE-2021-29220 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-29220 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-29220?

CVE-2021-29220 affects Hp Ilo Amplifier Pack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29220?

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-2021-29220 published?

CVE-2021-29220 was published on 2022-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-29220

CVE-2021-29220 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Ilo Amplifier Pack with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Hp Ilo Amplifier Pack
Published: 2022-02-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple buffer overflow security vulnerabilities have been identified in HPE iLO Amplifier Pack version(s): Prior to 2.12. These vulnerabilities could be exploited by a highly privileged user to remotely execute code that could lead to a loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. HPE has provided a software update to resolve this vulnerability in HPE iLO Amplifier Pack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29220?: Multiple buffer overflow security vulnerabilities have been identified in HPE iLO Amplifier Pack version(s): Prior to 2.12. These vulnerabilities could be exploited by a highly privileged user to remotely execute code that could lead to a loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. HPE has provided a software update to resolve this vulnerability in HPE iLO Amplifier Pack.
How severe is CVE-2021-29220?: CVE-2021-29220 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-29220 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-29220?: CVE-2021-29220 affects Hp Ilo Amplifier Pack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29220?: 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-2021-29220 published?: CVE-2021-29220 was published on 2022-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbgn04246en_us

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:ilo_amplifier_pack:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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