CVE-2016-4359 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 8 Jun 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the HPE LoadRunner agent.

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-2016-4359?

CVE-2016-4359 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Jun 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in mchan.dll in the agent in HPE LoadRunner 11.52 through patch 3, 12.00 through patch 1, 12.01 through patch 3, 12.02 through patch 2, and 12.50 through patch 3 and Performance Center 11.52 through patch 3, 12.00 through patch 1, 12.01 through patch 3, 12.20 through patch 2, and 12.50 through patch 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long -server_name value, aka ZDI-CAN-3516.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4359?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Hp Loadrunner, Hp Performance Center.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4359?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4359 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2016-4359 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4359 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3mxj-4pp4-c6m4.