CVE-2012-0123

Unspecified vulnerability in HP Data Protector Express (aka DPX) 5.0.00 before build 59287 and 6.0.00 before build 11974 allows remote attackers to execute…

published March 14, 2012

CVSS
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EPSS
10%
Percentile
95.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A mysterious vulnerability in HP Data Protector Express is lurking in versions before 5.0.00 build 59287 and 6.0.00 build 11974, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or potentially cause a denial of service! 🔍 Think of it like a hotel with faulty security that lets anyone wander into the staff areas without a keycard. If someone slips in, they could tamper with bookings or disrupt services without anyone noticing! If exploited, this flaw could lead to arbitrary code execution, which means attackers could potentially take control of your system, access sensitive data, or crash the service entirely. It’s like having an uninvited guest messing up everything!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel with faulty security that lets anyone wander into the staff areas without a keycard. If someone slips in, they could tamper with bookings or disrupt services without anyone noticing! This unspecified vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or induce a denial of service in HP Data Protector Express through unknown vectors, affecting versions prior to the specified builds.

What to do

If exploited, this flaw could lead to arbitrary code execution, which means attackers could potentially take control of your system, access sensitive data, or crash the service entirely. It’s like having an uninvited guest messing up everything! To secure your environment, promptly upgrade HP Data Protector Express to version 5.0.00 build 59287 or 6.0.00 build 11974 or later. Regularly monitor and patch your systems to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future! You've got this! With a timely update, you can keep your systems safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.10235 · 95.6th percentile
Published
2012-03-14T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 MAR 01:00Z
    Unspecified vulnerability in HP Data Protector Express (aka DPX) 5.0.00 before build 59287 and 6.0.00 before build 11974 allows remote attackers to execute…
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