First published: Sun Apr 22 2007(Updated: )
** DISPUTED ** PatrolAgent.exe in BMC Performance Manager does not require authentication for requests to modify configuration files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a request on TCP port 3181 for modification of the masterAgentName and masterAgentStartLine SNMP parameters. NOTE: the vendor disputes this vulnerability, stating that it does not exist when the system is properly configured.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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BMC Performance Manager | ||
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CVE-2007-1972 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2007-1972, implement authentication controls on requests to modify configuration files in BMC Performance Manager.
CVE-2007-1972 affects all versions of BMC Performance Manager that do not enforce authentication.
CVE-2007-1972 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or modify critical configuration settings.
If immediate patching is not possible for CVE-2007-1972, consider restricting network access to the affected TCP port 3181.