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CVE-2017-5789

9.8 · CRITICAL

HPE LoadRunner before 12.53 Patch 4 and HPE Performance Center before 12.53 Patch 4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Published Oct 11, 2017CWE-119EPSS 17.86%

Overview

CVE-2017-5789 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 11, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

HPE LoadRunner before 12.53 Patch 4 and HPE Performance Center before 12.53 Patch 4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors. At least in LoadRunner, this is a libxdrutil.dll mxdr_string heap-based buffer overflow.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5789?

CVE-2017-5789 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 11, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2017-5789?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-5789?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

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