What are the security implications of CVE-2014-5160?

CVE-2014-5160 allows remote attackers to create, delete, or manipulate arbitrary files on affected HP Data Protector installations.

Which versions of HP Data Protector are affected by CVE-2014-5160?

CVE-2014-5160 affects HP Data Protector versions 6.10 and 6.11.

How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2014-5160?

To mitigate CVE-2014-5160, apply the latest patches provided by HP for the affected Data Protector versions.

Is there a way to detect exploitation of CVE-2014-5160 in systems?

Monitoring logs for unusual file creation or deletion requests can help detect potential exploitation of CVE-2014-5160.

What authentication measures are recommended to protect against CVE-2014-5160?

Implementing strong authentication mechanisms and limiting access to the Cell Request Service can help protect against CVE-2014-5160.

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CVE-2014-5160

medium

6.4

CWE

1/8/2014

6/8/2024

CVE-2014-5160: Path Traversal

First published: Fri Aug 01 2014(Updated: )

** DISPUTED ** Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in crs.exe in the Cell Request Service in HP Data Protector allow remote attackers to create arbitrary files via an opcode-1091 request, or create or delete arbitrary files via an opcode-305 request. NOTE: the vendor reportedly asserts that this behavior is "by design."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
HP Storage Data Protector	=6.10
HP Storage Data Protector	=6.11

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What are the security implications of CVE-2014-5160?
CVE-2014-5160 allows remote attackers to create, delete, or manipulate arbitrary files on affected HP Data Protector installations.
Which versions of HP Data Protector are affected by CVE-2014-5160?
CVE-2014-5160 affects HP Data Protector versions 6.10 and 6.11.
How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2014-5160?
To mitigate CVE-2014-5160, apply the latest patches provided by HP for the affected Data Protector versions.
Is there a way to detect exploitation of CVE-2014-5160 in systems?
Monitoring logs for unusual file creation or deletion requests can help detect potential exploitation of CVE-2014-5160.
What authentication measures are recommended to protect against CVE-2014-5160?
Implementing strong authentication mechanisms and limiting access to the Cell Request Service can help protect against CVE-2014-5160.

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