CVE-2021-3919

A potential security vulnerability has been identified in OMEN Gaming Hub and in HP Command Center which may allow escalation of privilege and/or denial of…

Critical · published November 21, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
56.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A security vulnerability in OMEN Gaming Hub and HP Command Center could let attackers escalate privileges and bring your gaming experience to a grinding halt! ⚠️ Think of it like a faulty room key in a hotel that not only opens your room but also lets someone waltz into the penthouse suite — all because the system never checked who they really were! An attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive features or even crash the gaming hub, leading to absolute chaos in your gaming sessions. Imagine booting up for the big tournament only to find yourself locked out or helplessly staring at an error screen!

Put simply

Think of it like a faulty room key in a hotel that not only opens your room but also lets someone waltz into the penthouse suite — all because the system never checked who they really were! This vulnerability stems from improper handling of user privileges within the OMEN Gaming Hub and HP Command Center, allowing attackers to exploit the system for unauthorized actions.

What to do

An attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive features or even crash the gaming hub, leading to absolute chaos in your gaming sessions. Imagine booting up for the big tournament only to find yourself locked out or helplessly staring at an error screen! HP has released updates to address this flaw, so make sure to patch your software to the latest version immediately! Regularly check for updates and consider implementing additional monitoring to catch any unusual activities. You've got this, security hero! Stay proactive and keep your systems safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00801 · 56.2th percentile
Published
2022-11-21T21:29Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 NOV 21:29Z
    A potential security vulnerability has been identified in OMEN Gaming Hub and in HP Command Center which may allow escalation of privilege and/or denial of…
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