CVE-2011-1729: Buffer Overflow
Published May 7, 2011
·Updated
Stack-based buffer overflow in OmniInet.exe in the Backup Client Service in HP OpenView Storage Data Protector 6.00, 6.10, and 6.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed GETFILE message.
Affected Software
3 affected components
HP Storage Data Protector=6.11
HP Storage Data Protector=6.00
HP Storage Data Protector=6.10
Event History
May 7, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1729?
CVE-2011-1729 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-1729?
To fix CVE-2011-1729, upgrade the HP OpenView Storage Data Protector to a version that is not affected, specifically later than 6.11.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-1729?
CVE-2011-1729 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
4
Which versions of HP OpenView Storage Data Protector are affected by CVE-2011-1729?
CVE-2011-1729 affects HP OpenView Storage Data Protector versions 6.00, 6.10, and 6.11.
5
What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2011-1729?
An attacker can execute arbitrary code on the system by exploiting CVE-2011-1729.