CVE-2011-1853: tftpserver.exe in HP Intelligent Management Center (IMC) 5.0 before E0101L02 allows remote attackers to exe...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This vulnerability affects HP Intelligent Management Center 5.0 before E0101L02. A remote attacker could potentially make the bundled TFTP server run arbitrary code by sending malformed request data. For executives, the concern is unauthorized control of a network management system, but the provided sources do not confirm active exploitation. Exposure is most likely where HP IMC 5.0 deployments include the vulnerable tftpserver.exe and are below E0101L02. The bundle does not identify other affected versions or products, so scope should be confirmed against HP advisory HPSBGN02680 and local asset data. Treat as a high-priority legacy exposure if HP IMC 5.0 is still present. Remote code execution against network management infrastructure can create broad operational risk, even though active exploitation is not confirmed in the supplied sources. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected HP IMC 5.0 systems to E0101L02 or a supported later vendor release.; Review HP advisory HPSBGN02680 for authoritative remediation and support status.; Identify whether the IMC TFTP component is enabled on exposed management systems..

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Jun 28, 2026, 01:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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