CVE-2011-3159: Critical severity hp data protector vulnerability

Published Oct 19, 2011
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in HP Data Protector Notebook Extension 6.20 and Data Protector for Personal Computers 7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, aka ZDI-CAN-1227.

Affected Software

2 affected components
HP Data Protector for Personal Computers=7.0
HP Data Protector Notebook Extension=6.20

Event History

Oct 19, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-3159?

CVE-2011-3159 has not been assigned a specific CVSS severity score, but it is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-3159?

To mitigate CVE-2011-3159, users should upgrade to a fixed version of HP Data Protector for Personal Computers or HP Data Protector Notebook Extension as recommended by the vendor.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2011-3159?

CVE-2011-3159 affects HP Data Protector Notebook Extension version 6.20 and HP Data Protector for Personal Computers version 7.0.

4

Can CVE-2011-3159 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2011-3159 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through unspecified vectors.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2011-3159?

Details about specific exploits for CVE-2011-3159 have not been publicly disclosed.

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