CVE-2011-4789
CVE-2011-4789 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Diagnostics with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 65% places it in the 99th 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: 65% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Hp Diagnostics
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in magentservice.exe in the server in HP LoadRunner 11.00 before patch 4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted size value in a packet. NOTE: it was originally reported that the affected product is HP Diagnostics Server, but HP states that "the vulnerable product is actually HP LoadRunner."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-4789?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in magentservice.exe in the server in HP LoadRunner 11.00 before patch 4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted size value in a packet. NOTE: it was originally reported that the affected product is HP Diagnostics Server, but HP states that "the vulnerable product is actually HP LoadRunner."
- How severe is CVE-2011-4789?
- CVE-2011-4789 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2011-4789 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 65% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2011-4789?
- CVE-2011-4789 affects Hp Diagnostics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2011-4789?
- 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-2011-4789 published?
- CVE-2011-4789 was published on 2012-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://h20565.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay/?docId=emr_na-c03216705
- http://osvdb.org/78309
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51398
- http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-12-016/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:diagnostics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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