CVE-2011-3160

Unspecified vulnerability in HP Data Protector Notebook Extension 6.20 and Data Protector for Personal Computers 7.0 allows remote attackers to execute…

published October 19, 2011

CVSS
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EPSS
12%
Percentile
96.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unspecified vulnerability in HP Data Protector could let remote attackers execute arbitrary code — imagine a hacker getting behind the controls of your data backup system! 🔥 Think of it like a safety deposit box that doesn’t have a proper lock; anyone with the right tools can get in and mess with your most valuable items. This vulnerability gives attackers a sneaky way in, potentially compromising your data security. If exploited, this could allow an attacker to run malicious code, leading to unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive data. Even though it's not currently known to be actively exploited, the possibility is unnerving and could result in severe data breaches.

Put simply

Think of it like a safety deposit box that doesn’t have a proper lock; anyone with the right tools can get in and mess with your most valuable items. This vulnerability gives attackers a sneaky way in, potentially compromising your data security. This vulnerability in HP Data Protector Notebook Extension 6.20 and Data Protector for Personal Computers 7.0 allows remote execution of arbitrary code, essentially giving attackers an open door to your systems.

What to do

If exploited, this could allow an attacker to run malicious code, leading to unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive data. Even though it's not currently known to be actively exploited, the possibility is unnerving and could result in severe data breaches. To protect your systems, ensure you're running the latest versions of HP Data Protector. Check for any security updates or patches that may address this issue, and regularly audit your systems for unusual access patterns. You’re taking the right steps to secure your data! Keep up the good work and stay vigilant! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.11690 · 96.0th percentile
Published
2011-10-19T15:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 OCT 15:00Z
    Unspecified vulnerability in HP Data Protector Notebook Extension 6.20 and Data Protector for Personal Computers 7.0 allows remote attackers to execute…
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