Hewlett-Packard Data Protector Cell Manager crs.exe Opcode 227 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of HP Data Protector. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within crs.exe which listens by default on a random TCP port. When parsing opcode 227, the process blindly copies user supplied data into a fixed-length stack buffer. A remote attacker can abuse this to execute remote code under the context of the SYSTEM user.
Additional Details
Hewlett-Packard has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay/?docId=emr_na-c03781657
Disclosure Timeline
- 2013-01-07 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2013-06-11 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Brian Gorenc
HP Zero Day Initiative
