What is CVE-2019-11660?

CVE-2019-11660 is a vulnerability in Micro Focus Data Protector versions 10.00 to 10.40 that allows a low-privileged user to execute a custom binary with higher privileges.

What is the severity of CVE-2019-11660?

The severity of CVE-2019-11660 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-11660?

At the moment, there is no specific fix available for CVE-2019-11660. It is recommended to follow the guidance provided by the vendor and apply any relevant security patches or updates.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-11660

high

7.8

CWE

426

13/9/2019

4/8/2024

CVE-2019-11660

Q: Which versions of Micro Focus Data Protector are affected by CVE-2019-11660?

CVE-2019-11660 affects Micro Focus Data Protector versions 10.00, 10.01, 10.02, 10.03, 10.04, 10.10, 10.20, 10.30, and 10.40.

Q: How can the CVE-2019-11660 vulnerability be exploited?

The CVE-2019-11660 vulnerability can be exploited by a low-privileged user to execute a custom binary with higher privileges.

First published: Fri Sep 13 2019(Updated: )

Privileges manipulation in Micro Focus Data Protector, versions 10.00, 10.01, 10.02, 10.03, 10.04, 10.10, 10.20, 10.30, 10.40. This vulnerability could be exploited by a low-privileged user to execute a custom binary with higher privileges.

Credit: security@microfocus.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microfocus Data Protector	>=10.00<=10.04
Microfocus Data Protector	>=10.10<=10.40

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What is CVE-2019-11660?
CVE-2019-11660 is a vulnerability in Micro Focus Data Protector versions 10.00 to 10.40 that allows a low-privileged user to execute a custom binary with higher privileges.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-11660?
The severity of CVE-2019-11660 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which versions of Micro Focus Data Protector are affected by CVE-2019-11660?
CVE-2019-11660 affects Micro Focus Data Protector versions 10.00, 10.01, 10.02, 10.03, 10.04, 10.10, 10.20, 10.30, and 10.40.
How can the CVE-2019-11660 vulnerability be exploited?
The CVE-2019-11660 vulnerability can be exploited by a low-privileged user to execute a custom binary with higher privileges.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-11660?
At the moment, there is no specific fix available for CVE-2019-11660. It is recommended to follow the guidance provided by the vendor and apply any relevant security patches or updates.

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