HP Protecttools Device Access Manager up to 6.0.0.8 SidString memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in HP Protecttools Device Access Manager up to 6.0.0.8. This impacts an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument SidString leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2011-4162. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in HP Protecttools Device Access Manager up to 6.0.0.8 (Access Management Software) and classified as critical. This issue affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument SidString with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The (1) AddUser, (2) AddUserEx, (3) RemoveUser, (4) RemoveUserByGuide, (5) RemoveUserEx, and (6) RemoveUserRegardless methods in HP Protect Tools Device Access Manager (PTDAM) before 6.1.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a long SidString argument.

The weakness was published 12/05/2011 by High-Tech Bridge SA with High-Tech Bridge SA (Website). The advisory is shared at htbridge.ch. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2011-4162 since 10/21/2011. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known.

The exploit is available at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k.

Upgrading to version 6.0.0.9 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (71600), Exploit-DB (36403), SecurityFocus (BID 50895†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-34320†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Protecttools Device Access Manager 6.0.0.9
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Timelineinfo

10/21/2011 🔍
11/29/2011 +39 days 🔍
12/02/2011 +3 days 🔍
12/05/2011 +3 days 🔍
12/05/2011 +0 days 🔍
01/25/2012 +51 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +1153 days 🔍
03/01/2025 +3631 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: hp.com

Advisory: htbridge.ch
Researcher: High-Tech Bridge SA
Organization: High-Tech Bridge SA
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2011-4162 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-4162
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-59585
X-Force: 71600
SecurityFocus: 50895 - HP Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools Heap Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 34320 - HP Protect Tools Device Access Manager \x3C 6.1.0.1 Remote Code Execution via a Long SidString Argument, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 03/01/2025 19:49
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (52), 04/09/2017 14:04 (16), 03/01/2025 19:49 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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