First published: Wed Oct 11 2017(Updated: )
HPE LoadRunner before 12.53 Patch 4 and HPE Performance Center before 12.53 Patch 4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors. At least in LoadRunner, this is a libxdrutil.dll mxdr_string heap-based buffer overflow.
Credit: security-alert@hpe.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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HP LoadRunner | <=12.53 | |
OpenText Performance Center | <=12.53 |
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CVE-2017-5789 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2017-5789, upgrade to HPE LoadRunner version 12.53 Patch 4 or later, or HPE Performance Center version 12.53 Patch 4 or later.
CVE-2017-5789 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, primarily exploiting a heap-based buffer overflow.
CVE-2017-5789 affects HPE LoadRunner versions before 12.53 Patch 4 and HPE Performance Center versions before 12.53 Patch 4.
Yes, CVE-2017-5789 can be exploited through unspecified vectors, making it a serious threat to susceptible systems.