CVE-2007-1972 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by modifying configuration files without authentication, though the vendor claims proper configuration prevents this.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-1972?
CVE-2007-1972 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Apr 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
PatrolAgent.exe in BMC Performance Manager does not require authentication for requests to modify configuration files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a request on TCP port 3181 for modification of the masterAgentName and masterAgentStartLine SNMP parameters. NOTE: the vendor disputes this vulnerability, stating that it does not exist when the system is properly configured
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1972?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bmc Performance Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1972?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1972 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2007-1972 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-1972 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-38wr-g9xc-v3j7.