HP Data Protector Client 'EXEC_CMD' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Summary
This host is installed with HP Data Protector and is prone to remote code execution vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via a crafted command. Impact Level: Application.
Solution
Upgrade to Data Protector A.06.20 or later, For updates refer to http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/w1/en/software/information-management-data-protector.html
Insight
The specific flaw exists within the filtering of arguments to the 'EXEC_CMD' command. which allows remote connections to execute files within it's local bin directory.
Affected
HP Data Protector 6.11 and prior.
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