[security bulletin] MFSBGN03802 - Virtualization Performance Viewer (vPV) / Cloud Optimizer, Local Disclosure of Information

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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: KM03140487
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MFSBGN03802 - Virtualization Performance Viewer (vPV) / Cloud Optimizer,
Local Disclosure of Information

NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as
soon as possible.

Release Date: 2018-04-12
Last Updated: 2018-04-12

Potential Security Impact: Local: Disclosure of Information

Source: Micro Focus, Product Security Response Team

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
A potential vulnerability has been identified in Micro Focus Virtualization
Performance Viewer (vPV) / Cloud Optimizer. The vulnerability could be
exploited to Local Disclosure of Information.

References:

  - PSRT110609
  - CVE-2017-5753
  - CVE-2017-5715
  - CVE-2017-5754

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.

  - HP Virtualization Performance Viewer Software 2.20, 3.0, 3.01, 3.02, 3.03
  - HPE Cloud Optimizer 2.20, 3.0, 3.01, 3.02, 3.03

BACKGROUND

  CVSS Base Metrics
  =================
  Reference, CVSS V3 Score/Vector, CVSS V2 Score/Vector


RESOLUTION

Micro Focus is actively working with its vendors to address any systems-level
Spectre and Meltdown impacts.However, if you have immediate concerns or
questions regarding CentOS and its approach to Spectre or Meltdown, please
contact them directly.

HISTORY
Version:1 (rev.1) - 12 April 2018 Initial release

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