CVE-2011-4162
CVE-2011-4162 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Protecttools Device Access Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Hp Protecttools Device Access Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The (1) AddUser, (2) AddUserEx, (3) RemoveUser, (4) RemoveUserByGuide, (5) RemoveUserEx, and (6) RemoveUserRegardless methods in HP Protect Tools Device Access Manager (PTDAM) before 6.1.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a long SidString argument.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-4162?
- The (1) AddUser, (2) AddUserEx, (3) RemoveUser, (4) RemoveUserByGuide, (5) RemoveUserEx, and (6) RemoveUserRegardless methods in HP Protect Tools Device Access Manager (PTDAM) before 6.1.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a long SidString argument.
- How severe is CVE-2011-4162?
- CVE-2011-4162 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2011-4162 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2011-4162?
- CVE-2011-4162 primarily affects Hp Protecttools Device Access Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2011-4162?
- 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-2011-4162 published?
- CVE-2011-4162 was published on 2011-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=132284686204608&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=134152032516062&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/71600
- https://www.htbridge.ch/advisory/heap_memory_corruption_in_hp_device_access_manager_for_protect_tools_information_store.html
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:protecttools_device_access_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:protecttools_device_access_manager:6.0.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:protecttools_device_access_manager:6.0.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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