CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-4359: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jun 08 2016(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in mchan.dll in the agent in HPE LoadRunner 11.52 through patch 3, 12.00 through patch 1, 12.01 through patch 3, 12.02 through patch 2, and 12.50 through patch 3 and Performance Center 11.52 through patch 3, 12.00 through patch 1, 12.01 through patch 3, 12.20 through patch 2, and 12.50 through patch 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long -server_name value, aka ZDI-CAN-3516.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HP LoadRunner=11.52-p3
HP LoadRunner=12.00-p1
HP LoadRunner=12.01-p3
HP LoadRunner=12.02-p2
HP LoadRunner=12.50-p1
OpenText Performance Center=11.52-p3
OpenText Performance Center=12.00-p1
OpenText Performance Center=12.01-p3
OpenText Performance Center=12.20-p2
OpenText Performance Center=12.50-p1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-4359?

    CVE-2016-4359 has been assigned a medium severity level due to its potential for exploitation in specific environments.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-4359?

    To fix CVE-2016-4359, update to the latest patched version of HP LoadRunner or OpenText Performance Center as recommended.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4359?

    CVE-2016-4359 affects HP LoadRunner versions 11.52 through patch 3, 12.00 through patch 1, 12.01 through patch 3, 12.02 through patch 2, 12.50 through patch 3, and OpenText Performance Center versions 11.52 through patch 3, 12.00 through patch 1, 12.01 through patch 3, 12.20 through patch 2, 12.50 through patch 1.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-4359?

    CVE-2016-4359 is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2016-4359 lead to remote code execution?

    Yes, CVE-2016-4359 has the potential to allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely.

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