CVE-2020-6917: High severity HP Support Assistant vulnerability
Published Feb 16, 2022
·Updated
Potential security vulnerabilities including compromise of integrity, and allowed communication with untrusted clients has been identified in HP Support Assistant software.
Affected Software
1 affected component
HP Support Assistant<9.11
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Feb 16, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:38 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-6917?
CVE-2020-6917 has been classified with a severity rating that allows for potential compromise of integrity and untrusted client communication.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-6917?
To fix CVE-2020-6917, update HP Support Assistant to the latest version available on the official HP website.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2020-6917?
CVE-2020-6917 affects HP Support Assistant software versions prior to 9.11.
4
Can CVE-2020-6917 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2020-6917 potentially allows unauthorized access, which could lead to data breaches.
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What should I do if my system uses an affected version of HP Support Assistant?
If using an affected version of HP Support Assistant, you should immediately update to the latest version to mitigate the risk.