Hewlett Packard Enterprise LoadRunner libxdrutil mxdr_string Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Hewlett Packard Enterprise LoadRunner. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the libxdrutil.dll mxdr_string method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process.
Additional Details
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://h20565.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-hpesbgn03712en_us
Disclosure Timeline
- 2016-11-30 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2017-03-09 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Tenable Network Security
