How severe is CVE-2011-1728?

CVE-2011-1728 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2011-1728 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-1728?

CVE-2011-1728 primarily affects Hp Openview Storage Data Protector. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1728?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2011-1728 published?

CVE-2011-1728 was published on 2011-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-1728

CVE-2011-1728 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Openview Storage Data Protector with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Hp Openview Storage Data Protector
Published: 2011-05-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in OmniInet.exe in the Backup Client Service in HP OpenView Storage Data Protector 6.00, 6.10, and 6.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed EXEC_BAR message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1728?: Stack-based buffer overflow in OmniInet.exe in the Backup Client Service in HP OpenView Storage Data Protector 6.00, 6.10, and 6.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed EXEC_BAR message.
How severe is CVE-2011-1728?: CVE-2011-1728 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-1728 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1728?: CVE-2011-1728 primarily affects Hp Openview Storage Data Protector. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1728?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-1728 published?: CVE-2011-1728 was published on 2011-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_storage_data_protector:6.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_storage_data_protector:6.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_storage_data_protector:6.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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