7.2
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-5220

First published: Fri Apr 26 2013(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in HP Storage Data Protector 6.20, 6.21, 7.00, and 7.01 allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.

Credit: hp-security-alert@hp.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HP Storage Data Protector=6.20
HP Storage Data Protector=6.20
HP Storage Data Protector=6.20
HP Storage Data Protector=6.20
HP Storage Data Protector=6.21
HP Storage Data Protector=6.21
HP Storage Data Protector=6.21
HP Storage Data Protector=6.21
HP Storage Data Protector=7.00
HP Storage Data Protector=7.00
HP Storage Data Protector=7.00
HP Storage Data Protector=7.01
HP Storage Data Protector=7.01
HP Storage Data Protector=7.01

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-5220?

    CVE-2012-5220 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-5220?

    To fix CVE-2012-5220, users should apply the recommended patches provided by HP for affected versions of HP Storage Data Protector.

  • Which versions of HP Storage Data Protector are affected by CVE-2012-5220?

    CVE-2012-5220 affects HP Storage Data Protector versions 6.20, 6.21, 7.00, and 7.01.

  • What are the symptoms of CVE-2012-5220 being exploited?

    Symptoms of CVE-2012-5220 exploitation may include unauthorized access or changes to system settings by local users.

  • Who should be aware of CVE-2012-5220?

    Administrators and security teams using HP Storage Data Protector should be aware of CVE-2012-5220 to mitigate risks associated with local user privilege escalation.

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