Security Flaw in HP Support Assistant Software Impacting Integrity and Client Communication
CVE-2020-6917

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

HP
Status
HP Support Assistant
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 February 2022

What is CVE-2020-6917?

HP Support Assistant software is susceptible to vulnerabilities that may allow unauthorized manipulation of data and provide avenues for untrusted client communications. This poses a risk to the integrity of the software and the security of the user's system, stressing the importance of keeping the software updated and configured correctly.

Affected Version(s)

HP Support Assistant before 9.11

References

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_5585999-5586023-16
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https://github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blo...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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