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CVE-2011-4789

10.0 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in magentservice.exe in the server in HP LoadRunner 11.00 before patch 4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted size value in a packet.

Published Jan 13, 2012hpCWE-119EPSS 64.37%

Overview

CVE-2011-4789 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting hp diagnostics. It was published on January 13, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in magentservice.exe in the server in HP LoadRunner 11.00 before patch 4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted size value in a packet. NOTE: it was originally reported that the affected product is HP Diagnostics Server, but HP states that "the vulnerable product is actually HP LoadRunner."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hp. Update diagnostics 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

Refh20565.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay/?docId=emr_na-c03216705Refosvdb.org/78309Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/51398Refzerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-12-016/Refh20565.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay/?docId=emr_na-c03216705Refosvdb.org/78309Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/51398Refzerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-12-016/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4789?

CVE-2011-4789 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting hp diagnostics. It was published on January 13, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2011-4789?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, 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-2011-4789?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hp. Update diagnostics 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-2011-4789?

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