CVE-2011-4160 Missing authorization in n/a

Low 3.2 Published 24 Nov 2011 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can bypass directory access restrictions in HP Operations and Performance Agents to read or modify protected files.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2011-4160?

CVE-2011-4160 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Nov 2011. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in HP Operations Agent 11.00 and Performance Agent 4.73 and 5.0 on AIX, HP-UX, Linux, and Solaris allows local users to bypass intended directory-access restrictions via unknown vectors.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4160?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Hp Operations Agent, Hp Performance Agent.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4160?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4160 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2011-4160 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4160 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x7p5-rc62-6px9.