CVE-2011-1420
CVE-2011-1420 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emc Data Protection Advisor Collector with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Emc Data Protection Advisor Collector
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
EMC Data Protection Advisor Collector 5.7 and 5.7.1 on Solaris SPARC platforms uses weak permissions for unspecified files, which allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-1420?
- EMC Data Protection Advisor Collector 5.7 and 5.7.1 on Solaris SPARC platforms uses weak permissions for unspecified files, which allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2011-1420?
- CVE-2011-1420 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2011-1420 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2011-1420?
- CVE-2011-1420 primarily affects Emc Data Protection Advisor Collector. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2011-1420?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2011-1420 published?
- CVE-2011-1420 was published on 2011-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43893
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8169
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025253
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/517179/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47036
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0783
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66323
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:emc:data_protection_advisor_collector:5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:emc:data_protection_advisor_collector:5.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:oracle:solaris_sparc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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