CVE-2026-2915
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Arbitrary File Write Vulnerability in HP System Event Utility

Publication date: 2026-03-03

Last updated on: 2026-03-09

Assigner: HP Inc.

Description
HP System Event Utility might allow denial of service with elevated arbitrary file writes. This potential vulnerability was remediated with HP System Event Utility version 3.2.16.
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Published
2026-03-03
Last Modified
2026-03-09
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-03
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-2915
EUVD
EUVD-2026-9316
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Vendor Product Version / Range
hp system_event_utility to 3.2.16 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-732 The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.
CWE-276 During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.
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Executive Summary

The vulnerability in HP System Event Utility might allow a denial of service through elevated arbitrary file writes. This means that an attacker with limited privileges could potentially write files in a way that disrupts the normal operation of the system or application.

This issue was fixed in HP System Event Utility version 3.2.16.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can impact you by causing a denial of service condition, which may interrupt or degrade the availability of the affected system or service.

Because it involves elevated arbitrary file writes, it could also potentially allow an attacker to modify or replace files, leading to further security risks or system instability.

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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, update the HP System Event Utility to version 3.2.16 or later, as this version contains the fix for the issue.

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