Ultrix dxterm utility buffer overflow
| ultrix-dxterm-bo (18613) |  High Risk |
Description:
Ultrix is vulnerable to a buffer overflow in the dxterm utility. A local attacker could use this vulnerability to overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or possibly cause a denial of service.
It is reported that Ultrix is no longer supported.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
No remedy available as of February 6, 2010.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Sun Dec 19 2004 - 07:47:01 CST : Exploit for Ultrix 4.5 dxterm.
- BID-12049: Ultrix DXTerm Setup Parameter Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-1326: Buffer overflow in dxterm in Ultrix 4.5 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -setup parameter.
Platforms Affected:
- Digital Ultrix 4.5
Reported:
Dec 19, 2004
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