CVE-2011-4160: Low severity hp operations agent vulnerability

Published Nov 24, 2011
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in HP Operations Agent 11.00 and Performance Agent 4.73 and 5.0 on AIX, HP-UX, Linux, and Solaris allows local users to bypass intended directory-access restrictions via unknown vectors.

Affected Software

7 affected components
HP Operations Agent=11.0
HP Performance Agent=4.73
HP Performance Agent=5.0
HP HP-UX
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Sun SunOS

Event History

Nov 24, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
04:01 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4160?

CVE-2011-4160 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow local users to bypass directory access restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-4160?

To fix CVE-2011-4160, update to the latest versions of HP Operations Agent and HP Performance Agent, ensuring you apply all relevant patches.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2011-4160?

CVE-2011-4160 affects HP Operations Agent version 11.0 and HP Performance Agent versions 4.73 and 5.0.

4

Can CVE-2011-4160 affect multiple operating systems?

Yes, CVE-2011-4160 can affect local users on AIX, HP-UX, Linux, and Solaris operating systems.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-4160?

CVE-2011-4160 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows bypassing intended directory-access restrictions.

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