CVE-2011-3161: Critical severity hp data protector vulnerability
Published Oct 19, 2011
·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-1229.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-3161?
CVE-2011-3161 is rated as a critical severity vulnerability that allows remote code execution.
2
How does CVE-2011-3161 affect users?
CVE-2011-3161 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems running HP Data Protector.
3
What versions are vulnerable to CVE-2011-3161?
CVE-2011-3161 affects HP Data Protector Notebook Extension version 6.20 and Data Protector for Personal Computers version 7.0.
4
How do I fix CVE-2011-3161?
To mitigate CVE-2011-3161, users should upgrade to the latest version of the affected software provided by HP.
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What should I do if I am impacted by CVE-2011-3161?
If impacted by CVE-2011-3161, immediately apply the recommended patches or updates from HP.