CVE-2007-1972

Name: CVE-2007-1972
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-04-22T19:19:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.97%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-1972 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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. EPSS estimates a 3.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.97%

89.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bmc	Performance Manager	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 22, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-1972?

How severe is CVE-2007-1972?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-1972 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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Source: NVD / NIST