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5.2
HP System Event Utility allows denial of service and file tampering
CVE-2026-2915
Summary
An outdated version of HP System Event Utility may allow an attacker to crash the system or make unauthorized changes to files. This issue has been fixed in version 3.2.16, which is available for download. We recommend updating to the latest version to ensure system security.
What to do
No fix is available yet. Check with your software vendor for updates.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| hp | system_event_utility | <= 3.2.16 | – |
Original title
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.
Original 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.
remediated with HP System Event Utility version 3.2.16.
nvd CVSS4.0
5.2
Vulnerability type
CWE-276
Incorrect Default Permissions
CWE-732
Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
Published: 3 Mar 2026 · Updated: 13 Mar 2026 · First seen: 6 Mar 2026