Compaq Management Agents up to 5.1 Web Interface memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Compaq Management Agents up to 5.1. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Web Interface. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2001-0728. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Compaq Management Agents up to 5.1. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Web Interface. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in Compaq Management Agents before 5.2, included in Compaq Web-enabled Management Software, allows local users to gain privileges.

The bug was discovered 09/30/2001. The weakness was shared 10/30/2001 as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared for download at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2001-0728. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 30 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 38078 (Compaq Management Agents Buffer Overflow Vulnerability).

Upgrading to version 5.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7189), SecurityFocus (BID 3376†), OSVDB (1958†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-6667†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Management Agents 5.2

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-0728 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0728
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17584
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X-Force: 7189 - Compaq Web-enabled Management Software buffer overflow
SecurityFocus: 3376 - Compaq Management Agents Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 1958 - Compaq Web-enabled Management Software buffer overflow
Vulnerability Center: 6667 - Buffer Overflow in Compaq Management Agents < 5.2 Allows Code Execution, High

Entryinfo

Created: 07/10/2014 11:52
Updated: 10/04/2025 17:36
Changes: 07/10/2014 11:52 (62), 06/03/2019 16:31 (3), 12/15/2024 02:26 (17), 10/04/2025 17:36 (2)
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