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CVE-2011-0921

10.0 · HIGH

crs.exe in the Cell Manager Service in the client in HP Data Protector does not properly validate credentials associated with the hostname, domain, and username, which allows remote attackers to ex…

Published Feb 9, 2011hpCWE-20EPSS 11.33%

Overview

CVE-2011-0921 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting hp data_protector. It was published on February 9, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

crs.exe in the Cell Manager Service in the client in HP Data Protector does not properly validate credentials associated with the hostname, domain, and username, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending unspecified data over TCP, related to the webreporting client, the applet domain, and the java username.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hp. Update data_protector 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

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0921?

CVE-2011-0921 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting hp data_protector. It was published on February 9, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2011-0921?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, 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-2011-0921?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hp. Update data_protector 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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