HP-UX CDE buffer overflow could allow elevation of privileges
| hp-cde-bo (6585) |  High Risk |
Description:
HP-UX is vulnerable to a buffer overflow in several Common Desktop Environment (CDE) modules. By passing specially-crafted data to a CDE module, a local attacker can overflow a buffer. An attacker could use this vulnerability to cause a denial of service attack against the affected system or to gain elevated privileges.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in Hewlett-Packard Company Security Bulletin HPSBUX0105-151. See References.
References:
- Hewlett-Packard Company Security Bulletin HPSBUX0105-151: Security Vulnerabilities in CDE on HP-UX.
- CVE-2001-0772: Buffer overflows and other vulnerabilities in multiple Common Desktop Environment (CDE) modules in HP-UX 10.10 through 11.11 allow attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly gain additional privileges.
- OSVDB ID: 10384: HP-UX CDE Multiple Module Unspecified Overflows
Platforms Affected:
- HP HP-UX 10.10
- HP HP-UX 10.20
- HP HP-UX 10.24
- HP HP-UX 11.00
- HP HP-UX 11.04
- HP HP-UX 11.11
Reported:
May 23, 2001
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