MediumPublic exploit

Remote Code Execution in HP OpenView Operations OVTrace Service

IdentifiersCVE-2007-3872CWE-121

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Shared Trace Service (OVTrace) of HP OpenView Operations A.07.50 for Windows, and possibly earlier versions, can be triggered through certain crafted requests. A remote attacker can exploit the overflows to execute arbitrary code.

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Impact, mitigation & remediation

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Impact

What an attacker gets, and what they’ve been doing with it.

Successful exploitation enables remote arbitrary code execution in the context of the vulnerable OVTrace service. The resulting confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact depends on the privileges assigned to that service and the code executed by the attacker.

Mitigation

If you can’t patch tonight, do this now.

Restrict network access to the OVTrace service to trusted hosts only, and use host-based firewalls to block untrusted connections. Monitor for abnormal activity targeting the OVTrace service and consider disabling the service if it is not required until a patch is applied.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Apply the vendor-supplied patches or updates that address the buffer overflow vulnerabilities in the OVTrace service. If patches are not available, consider disabling the OVTrace service or restricting network access to the service as a temporary measure.

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Exploits

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hp_ovtrace.rbMaturityWeaponizedFrameworkmetasploitVerified exploit

This repository contains a single Metasploit exploit module targeting a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in HP OpenView Operations version A.07.50 (CVE-2007-3872). The exploit is designed for remote code execution by sending a specially crafted packet to the OVTrace service, which listens on TCP port 5051. The module allows the attacker to select and deliver a Metasploit payload (up to 800 bytes, with certain bad characters filtered) to the target system, resulting in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the vulnerable service. The exploit is operational and requires the target to be running the specified HP software on Windows 2000 Advanced Server (English). The code is written in Ruby and follows the standard Metasploit module structure, utilizing the Remote::Tcp mixin for network communication.

Disclosed Aug 9, 2007rubynetwork

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VendorProductType

Hewlett Packard EnterpriseOpenview Operationsapplication

Hewlett Packard EnterpriseShared Trace Serviceapplication

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