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CVE-2001-0608

7.5 · HIGH

HP architected interface facility (AIF) as includes with MPE/iX 5.5 through 6.5 running on a HP3000 allows an attacker to gain additional privileges and gain access to databases via the AIF - AIFCH…

Published Aug 22, 2001hpEPSS 4.28%

Overview

CVE-2001-0608 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting hp mpe. It was published on August 22, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

HP architected interface facility (AIF) as includes with MPE/iX 5.5 through 6.5 running on a HP3000 allows an attacker to gain additional privileges and gain access to databases via the AIF - AIFCHANGELOGON program.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hp. Update mpe to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
hpmpe0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0608?

CVE-2001-0608 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting hp mpe. It was published on August 22, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2001-0608?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-0608?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hp. Update mpe to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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