CVE-2017-5789

Name: CVE-2017-5789
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-11T21:29:00.213+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 17.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5789 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. HPE LoadRunner before 12.53 Patch 4 and HPE Performance Center before 12.53 Patch 4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors. At least in LoadRunner, this is a libxdrutil.dll mxdr_string heap-based buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 17.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

HPE LoadRunner before 12.53 Patch 4 and HPE Performance Center before 12.53 Patch 4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors. At least in LoadRunner, this is a libxdrutil.dll mxdr_string heap-based buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

17.86%

96.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Loadrunner	<= 12.53
Hp	Performance Center	<= 12.53

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101224Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96774Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038028Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038029Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-160/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbgn03712en_usVendor Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2017-13Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101224Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96774Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038028Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038029Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-160/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbgn03712en_usVendor Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2017-13Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 11, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5789?

How severe is CVE-2017-5789?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5789 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 17.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5789?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST