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CVE-2007-1972

7.5 · HIGH

PatrolAgent.exe in BMC Performance Manager does not require authentication for requests to modify configuration files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a request on TCP p…

Published Apr 22, 2007bmcEPSS 3.97%

Overview

CVE-2007-1972 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting bmc performance_manager. It was published on April 22, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

PatrolAgent.exe in BMC Performance Manager does not require authentication for requests to modify configuration files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a request on TCP port 3181 for modification of the masterAgentName and masterAgentStartLine SNMP parameters. NOTE: the vendor disputes this vulnerability, stating that it does not exist when the system is properly configured

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from bmc. Update performance_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/2599Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466223/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466274/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/23559Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1017935Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1458Refwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-07-020.htmlRefsecurityreason.com/securityalert/2599Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466223/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466274/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1972?

CVE-2007-1972 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting bmc performance_manager. It was published on April 22, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-1972?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-1972?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from bmc. Update performance_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-1972?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-1972 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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