HP Tru64 UNIX dtmailpr could allow an attacker to gain privileges
| tru64-dtmailpr-gain-privileges (13418) |  High Risk |
Description:
Hewlett-Packard (formerly Compaq) Tru64 UNIX could allow a remote authenticated attacker or local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by a vulnerability in the Common Desktop Environment (CDE) dtmailpr program, which is a mail message print filter.
Platforms Affected:
- Compaq, Tru64 4.0f
- Compaq, Tru64 4.0g
- Compaq, Tru64 5.1
- Compaq, Tru64 5.1a
- Compaq, Tru64 5.1b
Remedy:
For HP Tru64 UNIX:
Apply the appropriate Early Release Patches (ERPs) for your system, as listed in Secunia Security Advisory: SA9990. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
References:
- BID-8813: HP Tru64 CDE dtmailpr Unspecified Privileged Access Vulnerability
- CVE-2003-1496: Unspecified vulnerability in CDE dtmailpr of HP Tru64 4.0F through 5.1B allows local users to gain privileges via unknown attack vectors. NOTE: due to lack of details in the vendor advisory, it is not clear whether this is the same issue as CVE-1999-0840.
- SA9990: HP Tru64 Unix dtmailpr Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Reported:
Oct 13, 2003
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