What is the severity of CVE-2016-2004?

CVE-2016-2004 is considered a critical vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code due to a lack of authentication.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2004?

To fix CVE-2016-2004, upgrade HPE Data Protector to version 7.03_108 or later, 8.15 or later, or 9.06 or later.

What versions of HPE Data Protector are affected by CVE-2016-2004?

HPE Data Protector versions before 7.03_108, 8.x before 8.15, and 9.x before 9.06 are affected by CVE-2016-2004.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-2004?

There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2016-2004 aside from upgrading to a patched version.

What causes CVE-2016-2004?

CVE-2016-2004 exists due to an incomplete fix for a previous vulnerability, CVE-2014-2623, which resulted in insufficient authentication.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-2004

critical

9.8

CWE

306

21/4/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-2004

First published: Thu Apr 21 2016(Updated: )

HPE Data Protector before 7.03_108, 8.x before 8.15, and 9.x before 9.06 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors related to lack of authentication. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-2623.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
HP Data Protector	>=7.0<7.03_108
HP Data Protector	>=8.0<8.15
HP Data Protector	>=9.0<9.06

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2004?
CVE-2016-2004 is considered a critical vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code due to a lack of authentication.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2004?
To fix CVE-2016-2004, upgrade HPE Data Protector to version 7.03_108 or later, 8.15 or later, or 9.06 or later.
What versions of HPE Data Protector are affected by CVE-2016-2004?
HPE Data Protector versions before 7.03_108, 8.x before 8.15, and 9.x before 9.06 are affected by CVE-2016-2004.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-2004?
There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2016-2004 aside from upgrading to a patched version.
What causes CVE-2016-2004?
CVE-2016-2004 exists due to an incomplete fix for a previous vulnerability, CVE-2014-2623, which resulted in insufficient authentication.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2004?
CVE-2016-2004 is considered a critical vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code due to a lack of authentication.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2004?
To fix CVE-2016-2004, upgrade HPE Data Protector to version 7.03_108 or later, 8.15 or later, or 9.06 or later.
What versions of HPE Data Protector are affected by CVE-2016-2004?
HPE Data Protector versions before 7.03_108, 8.x before 8.15, and 9.x before 9.06 are affected by CVE-2016-2004.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-2004?
There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2016-2004 aside from upgrading to a patched version.
What causes CVE-2016-2004?
CVE-2016-2004 exists due to an incomplete fix for a previous vulnerability, CVE-2014-2623, which resulted in insufficient authentication.