OpenVMS for Integrity Servers exception denial of service

openvms-exception-dos (33999) The risk level is classified as LowLow 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:

Reported:

Apr 30, 2007

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