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Support Assistant CVE-2016-2245

CRITICAL
Improper Authentication (CWE-287)
2016-03-19 hp-security-alert@hp.com
HP Authentication Bypass Support Assistant
9.8
CVSS 3.0 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
9.8 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Mar 19, 2016 - 15:59 cve.org
CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

HP Support Assistant before 8.1.52.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via unspecified vectors.

AnalysisAI

HP Support Assistant before 8.1.52.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via unspecified vectors. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 14.5% and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. HP Support Assistant before 8.1.52.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via unspecified vectors. Affected products include: Hp Support Assistant. Version information: before 8.1.52.1.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.

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