CVE-2011-1865: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the inet service in HP OpenView Storage Data Protector 6.00 throug...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2011-1865 affects legacy HP OpenView Storage Data Protector 6.00 through 6.20. A remotely reachable inet service can be crashed or abused through crafted parameters to run arbitrary code. This is business-relevant because backup infrastructure often has broad trust and access to sensitive data. Exposure is most likely where HP OpenView Storage Data Protector 6.00-6.20 remains deployed, especially if the inet service is reachable from user, server, or internet-facing networks. Modern or renamed Micro Focus/OpenText environments need version confirmation before assuming exposure. Prioritize remediation if this software still protects production backups. A compromise could affect backup integrity, recovery confidence, and sensitive data access. If no affected versions remain, document the exception and close as legacy risk. Mitigation focus: Identify any HP OpenView Storage Data Protector 6.00-6.20 deployments.; Review HP advisory HPSBMU02686 and apply vendor-supported fixes or upgrades.; Restrict inet service access to required trusted backup hosts only..

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Jun 28, 2026, 00:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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