HP OpenView Storage Data Protector Backup Agent command execution
| hp-openview-backup-agent-command-execution (28348) |  High Risk |
Description:
HP OpenView Storage Data Protector could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by an input validation error and weak authentication when communicating with the central backup server. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by modifying certain fields used by the proprietary protocol that is used to communicate between the central backup server and the backup agents.
Platforms Affected:
- HP, OpenView Storage Data Protector 5.1
- HP, OpenView Storage Data Protector 5.5
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in Hewlett-Packard Company Security Bulletin HPSBMA02138 SSRT061184. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Mon Aug 14 2006 - 04:22:46 CDT, HPSBMA02138 SSRT061184 rev.1 - HP OpenView Storage Data Protector, Remote Arbitrary Command Execution at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2006-08/0273.html.
- Hewlett-Packard Company Security Bulletin HPSBMA02138 SSRT061184, HP OpenView Storage Data Protector, Remote Arbitrary Command Execution at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&objectID=c00742778.
- NISCC Vulnerability Advisory 412866/NISCC/OPENVIEW, Vulnerability Issues with HP OpenView Storage Data Protector at http://www.uniras.gov.uk/niscc/docs/re-20060811-00547.pdf?lang=en.
- BID-19495: HP OpenView Storage Data Protector Backup Agent Remote Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2006-4201: Unspecified vulnerability in the backup agent and Cell Manager in HP OpenView Storage Data Protector 5.1 and 5.5 before 20060810 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on an agent via unspecified vectors related to authentication and input validation.
- SA21485: HP OpenView Storage Data Protector Backup Agents Vulnerability
- SECTRACK ID: 1016688: HP OpenView Storage Data Protector Input Validation Flaw in Backup Agents Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Commands
- US-CERT VU#673228: HP OpenView Storage Data Protector may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands
- VUPEN/ADV-2006-3273: HP OpenView Storage Data Protector Backup Agents Command Execution Vulnerability
Reported:
Aug 11, 2006
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