HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2007-1972
HIGH

CVE-2007-1972

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: April 22, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official 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

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2007-1972 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

bmc1 product(s)
performance manager
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-07-020.html
ADVISORYhttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-07-020.html

All References (14)

→
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2599
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466223/100/0/threaded
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466274/100/0/threaded
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23559
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017935
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1458
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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-07-020.htmlVendor Advisory
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http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2599
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466223/100/0/threaded
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466274/100/0/threaded
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23559
→
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017935
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1458
→
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-07-020.htmlVendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2007-1972
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 22, 2007

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2007-1972 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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