CVE-2020-6918: 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·04:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:37 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-6918?
CVE-2020-6918 is classified with a severity that indicates potential risks to integrity and communication vulnerabilities.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-6918?
To fix CVE-2020-6918, update HP Support Assistant to version 9.11 or later.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2020-6918?
CVE-2020-6918 affects all versions of HP Support Assistant prior to version 9.11.
4
Can CVE-2020-6918 allow remote attacks?
Yes, CVE-2020-6918 could potentially allow untrusted clients to communicate with the software, opening it to remote attacks.
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What are the potential consequences of CVE-2020-6918?
The potential consequences of CVE-2020-6918 include compromised integrity and unauthorized access to sensitive information.