Check Point Advisories

HP LoadRunner Controller Scenario File Stack Buffer Overflow (CVE-2015-5426)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2016-0466
Date Published:	17 Jul 2016
Severity:	Medium
Last Updated:	Wednesday 28 September, 2016
Source:	HP
Industry Reference:	CVE-2015-5426
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	HP LoadRunner prior to 12.50
Vulnerability Description	A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in HP LoadRunner Controller. The vulnerability is due to insufficient boundary checks while parsing scenario files. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing a target user to open a specially crafted ".lrs" files with the affected products. Successful exploitation could result in execution of arbitrary code within the context of current logged on user.

Protection Overview

This protection will detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your Security Gateway product to the latest IPS update. For information on how to update IPS, go to SBP-2006-05, click on Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R80 / R77 / R75

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the HP LoadRunner Controller Scenario File Stack Buffer Overflow protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
Install policy on all Security Gateways.

This protection's log will contain the following information:

Attack Name: HP Products Protection Violation.
Attack Information: HP LoadRunner Controller Scenario File Stack Buffer Overflow