HP Data Protector Express prior 5.0 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in HP Data Protector Express. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2012-0121. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in HP Data Protector Express (Backup Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. 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:

Unspecified vulnerability in HP Data Protector Express (aka DPX) 5.0.00 before build 59287 and 6.0.00 before build 11974 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via unknown vectors, aka ZDI-CAN-1392.

The weakness was presented 03/13/2012 by Aaron Portnoy (e6af8de8b1d4b2b6d5ba2610cbf9cd38) as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-0121 since 12/13/2011. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/30/2021).

A public exploit has been developed in Ruby. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 58399 (HP Data Protector Express 5.x < 5.0.0 Build 59287 / 6.x < 6.0.0 Build 11974 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows.

Upgrading to version 5.0 eliminates this vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 12397.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (73945), Tenable (58399), SecurityFocus (BID 52431†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-34728†). See VDB-60421, VDB-60420 and VDB-60419 for similar entries. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.0

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
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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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Nessus ID: 58399
Nessus Name: HP Data Protector Express 5.x < 5.0.0 Build 59287 / 6.x < 6.0.0 Build 11974 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Saint ID: exploit_info/hp_data_protector_express_opcode_0x320
Saint Name: HP Data Protector Express Opcode 0x320 Overflow

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Data Protector Express 5.0
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Timelineinfo

12/13/2011 🔍
03/12/2012 +90 days 🔍
03/13/2012 +1 days 🔍
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03/20/2012 +7 days 🔍
03/26/2012 +6 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +1092 days 🔍
11/30/2021 +2444 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: hp.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Aaron Portnoy (e6af8de8b1d4b2b6d5ba2610cbf9cd38)
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2012-0121 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-0121
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-60418
X-Force: 73945
SecurityFocus: 52431 - HP Data Protector Express Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 34728 - HP Data Protector Express 5.* and 6.* Unspecified Vulnerability (CVE-2012-0121), Critical

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

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 11/30/2021 15:09
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (63), 04/19/2017 10:31 (17), 11/30/2021 15:09 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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