What is the severity of CVE-2017-2744?

CVE-2017-2744 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2744?

To fix CVE-2017-2744, update HP Support Assistant to version 12.7.26.1 or later.

What does CVE-2017-2744 allow attackers to do?

CVE-2017-2744 allows attackers to extract binaries into protected file system locations.

Which version of HP Support Assistant is affected by CVE-2017-2744?

CVE-2017-2744 affects all versions of HP Support Assistant prior to 12.7.26.1.

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2017-2744?

There are no official workarounds for CVE-2017-2744; updating the software is recommended.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-2744

medium

5.5

CWE

200

23/1/2018

17/9/2024

CVE-2017-2744: Infoleak

First published: Tue Jan 23 2018(Updated: )

The vulnerability allows attacker to extract binaries into protected file system locations in HP Support Assistant before 12.7.26.1.

Credit: hp-security-alert@hp.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
HP Support Assistant	<12.7.26.1

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Reference Links

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c05648974

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2744?
CVE-2017-2744 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2744?
To fix CVE-2017-2744, update HP Support Assistant to version 12.7.26.1 or later.
What does CVE-2017-2744 allow attackers to do?
CVE-2017-2744 allows attackers to extract binaries into protected file system locations.
Which version of HP Support Assistant is affected by CVE-2017-2744?
CVE-2017-2744 affects all versions of HP Support Assistant prior to 12.7.26.1.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2017-2744?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2017-2744; updating the software is recommended.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2744?
CVE-2017-2744 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2744?
To fix CVE-2017-2744, update HP Support Assistant to version 12.7.26.1 or later.
What does CVE-2017-2744 allow attackers to do?
CVE-2017-2744 allows attackers to extract binaries into protected file system locations.
Which version of HP Support Assistant is affected by CVE-2017-2744?
CVE-2017-2744 affects all versions of HP Support Assistant prior to 12.7.26.1.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2017-2744?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2017-2744; updating the software is recommended.