HP StorageWorks Storage Mirroring (SWSM) software DoubleTake.exe buffer overflow
| hp-storageworks-doubletake-bo (42810) |  High Risk |
Description:
HP StorageWorks Storage Mirroring (SWSM) software is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking by the DoubleTake.exe process when handling authentication requests. By sending an encoded authentication request to TCP ports 1100, 1106 and UDP port 1105, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the application to crash.
Platforms Affected:
- HP, StorageWorks Storage Mirroring Software 4.5 SP1
Remedy:
Refer to HPSBST02312 SSRT071428 rev.1 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- HPSBST02312 SSRT071428 rev.1, HP StorageWorks Storage Mirroring Software, Remote Execution of Arbitrary Code at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&objectID=c01362558.
- ZDI-08-034, HP StorageWorks Storage Mirroring Authentication Processing Stack Overflow Vulnerability at http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-034/.
- CVE-2008-1661: Stack-based buffer overflow in DoubleTake.exe in HP StorageWorks Storage Mirroring (SWSM) before 4.5 SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted encoded authentication request.
- FrSIRT/ADV-2008-1723: HP StorageWorks Storage Mirroring Code Execution Vulnerability
- SA30502: HP StorageWorks Storage Mirroring Software Buffer Overflow
- SECTRACK ID: 1020157: HP StorageWorks Storage Mirroring Bug Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
Reported:
Jun 02, 2008
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