7.8
HIGH
CVE-2019-11660
Micro Focus Data Protector Privileges Escalation Vulnerability
Description

Privileges manipulation in Micro Focus Data Protector, versions 10.00, 10.01, 10.02, 10.03, 10.04, 10.10, 10.20, 10.30, 10.40. This vulnerability could be exploited by a low-privileged user to execute a custom binary with higher privileges.

INFO

Published Date :

Sept. 13, 2019, 6:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 7, 2023, 3:03 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

1.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2019-11660 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Microfocus data_protector
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2019-11660.

URL Resource
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155076/Micro-Focus-HPE-Data-Protector-SUID-Privilege-Escalation.html
https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03525630

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2019-11660 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2019-11660 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Nov. 07, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference OpenText https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03525630 [No types assigned]
    Added Reference OpenText http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155076/Micro-Focus-HPE-Data-Protector-SUID-Privilege-Escalation.html [No types assigned]
    Removed Reference SUSE https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03525630
    Removed Reference SUSE http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155076/Micro-Focus-HPE-Data-Protector-SUID-Privilege-Escalation.html
  • CVE Source Update by [email protected]

    Nov. 07, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Source Micro Focus International (DEFUNCT) OpenText
  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Feb. 28, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Reference Type http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155076/Micro-Focus-HPE-Data-Protector-SUID-Privilege-Escalation.html No Types Assigned http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155076/Micro-Focus-HPE-Data-Protector-SUID-Privilege-Escalation.html Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
  • CVE Source Update by [email protected]

    May. 11, 2021

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed CVE SUSE Micro Focus International
  • CWE Remap by [email protected]

    Aug. 24, 2020

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed CWE CWE-269 CWE-426
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Nov. 01, 2019

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155076/Micro-Focus-HPE-Data-Protector-SUID-Privilege-Escalation.html [No Types Assigned]
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Sep. 16, 2019

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03525630 No Types Assigned https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03525630 Vendor Advisory
    Added CWE CWE-269
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:data_protector:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 10.00 up to (including) 10.04 *cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:data_protector:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 10.10 up to (including) 10.40
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2019-11660 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.45 }} 0.04%

score

0.75443

percentile

CVSS31 - Vulnerability Scoring System
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability