CVE-2007-2280 in OpenView Storage Data Protector
Summary
by MITRE
Stack-based buffer overflow in OmniInet.exe (aka the backup client service daemon) in the Application Recovery Manager component in HP OpenView Storage Data Protector 5.50 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an MSG_PROTOCOL command with long arguments, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-3844.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/30/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-2280 represents a critical stack-based buffer overflow flaw within the OmniInet.exe component of HP OpenView Storage Data Protector versions 5.50 and 6.0. This issue resides within the Application Recovery Manager component and specifically affects the backup client service daemon that handles network communications. The vulnerability manifests when the system processes an MSG_PROTOCOL command containing excessively long arguments, creating a condition where attacker-controlled data can overwrite adjacent memory locations on the stack. This particular flaw differs from CVE-2009-3844, indicating a distinct code path or implementation error that requires separate remediation efforts.
The technical exploitation of this buffer overflow vulnerability occurs through network-based attack vectors where remote adversaries can send maliciously crafted MSG_PROTOCOL commands to the affected system. When the OmniInet.exe daemon processes these commands with oversized arguments, the insufficient input validation causes the program to write beyond the allocated buffer space, potentially overwriting return addresses, function pointers, and other critical stack variables. This memory corruption can be leveraged to redirect program execution flow and ultimately achieve arbitrary code execution on the target system with the privileges of the running service account. The vulnerability falls under CWE-121 stack-based buffer overflow classification and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1203 for exploitation of remote services.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple code execution, as it provides attackers with persistent access to storage infrastructure that typically handles sensitive backup data and system configurations. Successful exploitation could enable attackers to gain unauthorized access to backup repositories, potentially leading to data exfiltration, system compromise, or disruption of backup operations that are critical for disaster recovery. Organizations relying on HP OpenView Storage Data Protector for their backup infrastructure face significant risk, as the vulnerability affects core components responsible for data protection services and could be exploited to undermine the integrity and availability of their backup systems. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that backup systems often contain highly sensitive information and operate with elevated privileges.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-2280 should prioritize immediate patch deployment from HP as the primary remediation measure, as the vendor would have released specific updates addressing this buffer overflow condition. Network segmentation and access controls should be implemented to limit exposure of the affected service to trusted networks only, while firewall rules can be configured to restrict access to the specific ports used by OmniInet.exe. Input validation measures should be enhanced at the application level to prevent processing of overly long arguments, and monitoring systems should be deployed to detect anomalous MSG_PROTOCOL command patterns. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing intrusion detection systems that can identify potential exploitation attempts targeting this specific vulnerability, and regular security assessments should be conducted to ensure proper configuration and ongoing protection of storage infrastructure components.