What is the severity of CVE-2010-1971?

CVE-2010-1971 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site request forgery.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1971?

To fix CVE-2010-1971, upgrade HP Insight Software Installer to version 6.1 or later.

What impact does CVE-2010-1971 have on users?

CVE-2010-1971 allows attackers to hijack user authentication, which can lead to unauthorized actions on behalf of the victim.

Which versions of HP Insight Software Installer are affected by CVE-2010-1971?

CVE-2010-1971 affects all versions of HP Insight Software Installer prior to 6.1, including 3.00 and 3.10.

Can CVE-2010-1971 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2010-1971 can be exploited remotely, making it particularly dangerous if proper mitigations are not in place.

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CVE-2010-1971

medium

6.8

CWE

352

14/7/2010

16/9/2024

CVE-2010-1971: CSRF

First published: Wed Jul 14 2010(Updated: )

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in HP Insight Software Installer for Windows before 6.1 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of unspecified victims via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-1968.

Credit: hp-security-alert@hp.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
HP Insight Software Installer	<=6.0
HP Insight Software Installer	=3.00
HP Insight Software Installer	=3.10
Microsoft Windows

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What is the severity of CVE-2010-1971?
CVE-2010-1971 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site request forgery.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1971?
To fix CVE-2010-1971, upgrade HP Insight Software Installer to version 6.1 or later.
What impact does CVE-2010-1971 have on users?
CVE-2010-1971 allows attackers to hijack user authentication, which can lead to unauthorized actions on behalf of the victim.
Which versions of HP Insight Software Installer are affected by CVE-2010-1971?
CVE-2010-1971 affects all versions of HP Insight Software Installer prior to 6.1, including 3.00 and 3.10.
Can CVE-2010-1971 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2010-1971 can be exploited remotely, making it particularly dangerous if proper mitigations are not in place.

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