How severe is CVE-2011-3161?

CVE-2011-3161 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2011-3161 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-3161?

CVE-2011-3161 primarily affects Hp Data Protector For Personal Computers. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3161?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2011-3161 published?

CVE-2011-3161 was published on 2011-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-3161

CVE-2011-3161 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Data Protector For Personal Computers with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Data Protector For Personal Computers
Published: 2011-10-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in HP Data Protector Notebook Extension 6.20 and Data Protector for Personal Computers 7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, aka ZDI-CAN-1229.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3161?: Unspecified vulnerability in HP Data Protector Notebook Extension 6.20 and Data Protector for Personal Computers 7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, aka ZDI-CAN-1229.
How severe is CVE-2011-3161?: CVE-2011-3161 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-3161 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3161?: CVE-2011-3161 primarily affects Hp Data Protector For Personal Computers. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3161?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-3161 published?: CVE-2011-3161 was published on 2011-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:data_protector_for_personal_computers:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:data_protector_notebook_extension:6.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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