CVE-2011-0975: Stack-based buffer overflow in BMC PATROL Agent Service Daemon for in Performance Analysis for Servers, Per...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2011-0975 is a remote code execution flaw in legacy BMC server performance and capacity management products. If the vulnerable agent service is reachable on TCP port 6768, an attacker could potentially take control of the service host. The source bundle does not show known active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in organizations still running older BMC PATROL, Performance Assurance, Performance Analyzer, Performance Predictor, or Capacity Management Essentials deployments. Risk increases when TCP 6768 is reachable beyond tightly controlled management networks. Prioritize remediation where vulnerable BMC agents manage production servers or are reachable across network boundaries. This is old software, but the impact is host compromise, so unresolved exposure should be treated as high-risk technical debt. Mitigation focus: Inventory BMC agent deployments and identify affected product versions.; Restrict TCP 6768 to trusted management hosts only.; Check BMC or vendor guidance for fixed versions or supported upgrade paths..

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Jun 28, 2026, 01:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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