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CVE-2012-1996

First published: Mon Mar 11 2013(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in HP Systems Insight Manager (SIM) before 7.0 allows remote attackers to modify data via unknown vectors.

Credit: hp-security-alert@hp.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HP Systems Insight Manager<=6.3
HP Systems Insight Manager=4.0
HP Systems Insight Manager=4.1
HP Systems Insight Manager=4.1-sp1
HP Systems Insight Manager=4.2
HP Systems Insight Manager=4.2-sp1
HP Systems Insight Manager=4.2-sp2
HP Systems Insight Manager=5.0
HP Systems Insight Manager=6.0
HP Systems Insight Manager=6.1
HP Systems Insight Manager=6.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-1996?

    The severity of CVE-2012-1996 is classified as a moderate security risk due to its potential to allow unauthorized data modification.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-1996?

    To fix CVE-2012-1996, upgrade HP Systems Insight Manager to version 7.0 or later, which addresses the vulnerability.

  • What versions of HP Systems Insight Manager are affected by CVE-2012-1996?

    CVE-2012-1996 affects all versions of HP Systems Insight Manager prior to 7.0, including versions 4.0 through 6.3.

  • Can CVE-2012-1996 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2012-1996 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to modify data without authentication.

  • What types of attacks could leverage CVE-2012-1996?

    CVE-2012-1996 could be leveraged for data manipulation attacks or to alter the management of systems monitored by HP Systems Insight Manager.

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