CVE-2014-8272

Name: CVE-2014-8272
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-12-19T11:59:05.29+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 21.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-8272 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The IPMI 1.5 functionality in Dell iDRAC6 modular before 3.65, iDRAC6 monolithic before 1.98, and iDRAC7 before 1.57.57 does not properly select session ID values, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a brute-force attack.. EPSS estimates a 21.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The IPMI 1.5 functionality in Dell iDRAC6 modular before 3.65, iDRAC6 monolithic before 1.98, and iDRAC7 before 1.57.57 does not properly select session ID values, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a brute-force attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

21.15%

97.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Idrac6 Modular	<= 3.60
Dell	Idrac7	<= 1.56.55
Intel	Ipmi	1.5
Dell	Idrac6 Monolithic	<= 1.97

References

http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35770Exploit
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/843044Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/BLUU-9RDQHMThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35770Exploit
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/843044Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/BLUU-9RDQHMThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Dec 19, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8272?

How severe is CVE-2014-8272?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8272 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 21.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8272?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST