Multiple HP OpenView OVTrace buffer overflow

hp-openview-ovtrace-bo (35928) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

Multiple HP OpenView applications are vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking by the OVTrace service. By sending a specially-crafted request, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system with root or SYSTEM privileges.

Platforms Affected:

  • HP, OpenView Operations A.07.50
  • HP, Shared Trace Service A.07.50

Remedy:

For HP OpenView Internet Service:
Refer to HPSBMA02235 SSRT061260 rev.1 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.

For HP OpenView Performance Manager:
Refer to HPSBMA02236 SSRT061260 rev.1 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.

For HP OpenView Performance Agent:
Refer to HPSBMA02237 SSRT061260 rev.1 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.

For HP OpenView Reporter:
Refer to HPSBMA02238 SSRT061260 rev.1 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.

For HP OpenView Operations Agent:
Refer to HPSBMA02239 SSRT061260 rev.1 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.

For HP OpenView Operations Manager:
Refer to HPSBMA02240 SSRT061260 rev.1 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.

For HP OpenView Service Quality Manager:
Refer to HPSBMA02241 SSRT061260 rev.1 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.

For HP OpenView Network Node Manager:
Refer to HPSBMA02242 SSRT061260 rev.1 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.

For HP OpenView Business Process Insight, HP Business Process Insight, HP OpenView Service Desk Process Insight, and HP Service Desk Process Insight:
Refer to HPSBMA02244 SSRT061260 rev.1 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.

For HP OpenView Dashboard:
Refer to HPSBMA02245 SSRT061260 rev.1 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.

For HP OpenView Performance Insight:
Refer to HPSBMA02246 SSRT061260 rev.1 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.

For HP OpenView Operations (OVO):
Refer to HPSBMA02239 SSRT061260 rev.2 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

Reported:

Aug 07, 2007

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