First published: Fri Jan 13 2012(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in magentservice.exe in the server in HP LoadRunner 11.00 before patch 4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted size value in a packet. NOTE: it was originally reported that the affected product is HP Diagnostics Server, but HP states that "the vulnerable product is actually HP LoadRunner."
Credit: hp-security-alert@hp.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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HP Diagnostics |
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CVE-2011-4789 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2011-4789, you should apply the patch provided by HP for LoadRunner version 11.00.
CVE-2011-4789 affects users of HP LoadRunner 11.00 prior to patch 4.
The exploit vector for CVE-2011-4789 is through a crafted size value in a packet sent to magentservice.exe.
Yes, CVE-2011-4789 can lead to data breaches as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.