HIGH · 10.0

CVE-2011-0923

The client in HP Data Protector does not properly validate EXEC_CMD arguments, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via a crafted command, related to the "local bin directory."

Vulnerability Description

The client in HP Data Protector does not properly validate EXEC_CMD arguments, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via a crafted command, related to the "local bin directory."

CVSS Score

10.0

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
HpData ProtectorAll versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2011-0923?

CVE-2011-0923 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). The client in HP Data Protector does not properly validate EXEC_CMD arguments, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via a crafted command, related to the "local bin directory."

How severe is CVE-2011-0923?

CVE-2011-0923 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2011-0923?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hp Data Protector.