CVE-2016-1989
9.8 · CRITICALOverview
CVE-2016-1989 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting hp network_automation. It was published on March 15, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
HPE Network Automation 9.22 through 9.22.02 and 10.x before 10.00.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1988.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hp. Update network_automation to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-1989?
CVE-2016-1989 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting hp network_automation. It was published on March 15, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2016-1989?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-1989?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hp. Update network_automation to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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