OpenVMS for Integrity Servers exception denial of service
| openvms-exception-dos (33999) |  Low Risk |
Description:
OpenVMS for Integrity Servers is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an unspecified error related to the handling of exceptions in programs. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to crash the system.
Platforms Affected:
- HP, OpenVMS 8.2.1
- HP, OpenVMS 8.3
Remedy:
Apply the patch for this vulnerability (HP-I64VMS-VMS821I_SYS-V0400), available from the HP FTP site. See References.
Consequences:
Denial of Service
References:
- HP FTP site, HP-I64VMS-VMS821I_SYS-V0400 at ftp://ftp.itrc.hp.com/openvms_patches/i64/V8.2-1/VMS821I_SYS-V0400.txt.
- OpenVMS Web site, IT Resource Center - login / register at http://www1.itrc.hp.com/service/patch/mainPage.do?admit=-682735245+1106586828104+28353475.
- BID-23744: OpenVMS Exception Handling Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
- CVE-2007-2468: Unspecified vulnerability in HP OpenVMS for Integrity Servers 8.2-1 and 8.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via Program actions relating to exceptions.
- SA25094: OpenVMS Exception Handling Denial of Service
- VUPEN/ADV-2007-1600: HP OpenVMS for Integrity Servers Exceptions Handling Denial of Service Vulnerability
Reported:
Apr 30, 2007
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