CVE-2012-1996: Medium severity hp systems insight manager vulnerability
Published Mar 11, 2013
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in HP Systems Insight Manager (SIM) before 7.0 allows remote attackers to modify data via unknown vectors.
Affected Software
11 affected components
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
Event History
Mar 11, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Can CVE-2012-1996 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-1996 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to modify data without authentication.
5
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.