CVE-2013-6208: High severity HP Smart Update Manager vulnerability
Published Mar 16, 2014
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in HP Smart Update Manager 5.3.5 before build 70 on Linux allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.
Affected Software
4 affected components
HP Smart Update Manager=5.3.5
Linux Linux kernel
All of the following
HP Smart Update Manager=5.3.5
Linux Linux kernel
Event History
Mar 16, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:06 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-6208?
CVE-2013-6208 has not been assigned a specific severity rating but poses a privilege escalation risk for local users.
2
Who is affected by CVE-2013-6208?
CVE-2013-6208 affects local users of HP Smart Update Manager version 5.3.5 before build 70 on Linux.
3
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2013-6208?
Exploiting CVE-2013-6208 can allow local users to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.
4
How do I fix CVE-2013-6208?
To fix CVE-2013-6208, upgrade to HP Smart Update Manager version 5.3.5 build 70 or later.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-6208?
Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2013-6208 besides upgrading the affected software.