CVE-2010-1970: Medium severity HP Insight Software Installer vulnerability
Published Jul 14, 2010
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in HP Insight Software Installer for Windows before 6.1 allows local users to read or modify data, and consequently gain privileges, via unknown vectors.
Affected Software
4 affected components
HP Insight Software Installer<=6.0
HP Insight Software Installer=3.00
HP Insight Software Installer=3.10
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Jul 14, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:31 PM
Description
Jul 15, 2010
Data Sourced
12:57 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2010-1970?
CVE-2010-1970 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability that can lead to privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2010-1970?
To mitigate CVE-2010-1970, upgrade HP Insight Software Installer to version 6.1 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2010-1970?
CVE-2010-1970 affects local users of HP Insight Software Installer for Windows versions 6.0 and below, including versions 3.00 and 3.10.
4
What impact does CVE-2010-1970 have?
CVE-2010-1970 allows local users to read or modify data which can lead to unauthorized privilege escalation.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-1970?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2010-1970; upgrading to the latest version is the recommended approach.