What is the severity of CVE-2011-0923?

CVE-2011-0923 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How can I mitigate CVE-2011-0923?

To mitigate CVE-2011-0923, ensure that you are using the latest version of HP Data Protector where this vulnerability is addressed.

What type of attack does CVE-2011-0923 enable?

CVE-2011-0923 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code by exploiting improperly validated EXEC_CMD arguments.

What software does CVE-2011-0923 affect?

CVE-2011-0923 specifically affects HP Data Protector regardless of its version.

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2011-0923?

No authentication is required to exploit CVE-2011-0923, making it particularly dangerous for vulnerable installations.

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CVE-2011-0923

critical

CWE

9/2/2011

6/8/2024

CVE-2011-0923: Input Validation

First published: Wed Feb 09 2011(Updated: )

The client in HP Data Protector does not properly validate EXEC_CMD arguments, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via a crafted command, related to the "local bin directory."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
HP Data Protector

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-0923?
CVE-2011-0923 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How can I mitigate CVE-2011-0923?
To mitigate CVE-2011-0923, ensure that you are using the latest version of HP Data Protector where this vulnerability is addressed.
What type of attack does CVE-2011-0923 enable?
CVE-2011-0923 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code by exploiting improperly validated EXEC_CMD arguments.
What software does CVE-2011-0923 affect?
CVE-2011-0923 specifically affects HP Data Protector regardless of its version.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2011-0923?
No authentication is required to exploit CVE-2011-0923, making it particularly dangerous for vulnerable installations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-0923?
CVE-2011-0923 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How can I mitigate CVE-2011-0923?
To mitigate CVE-2011-0923, ensure that you are using the latest version of HP Data Protector where this vulnerability is addressed.
What type of attack does CVE-2011-0923 enable?
CVE-2011-0923 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code by exploiting improperly validated EXEC_CMD arguments.
What software does CVE-2011-0923 affect?
CVE-2011-0923 specifically affects HP Data Protector regardless of its version.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2011-0923?
No authentication is required to exploit CVE-2011-0923, making it particularly dangerous for vulnerable installations.