HP-UX lp subsystem buffer overflow
| hp-lp-bo (9992) |  High Risk |
Description:
HP9000 servers running HP-UX could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, caused by a buffer overflow in the lp subsystem. A remote or local attacker could overflow a buffer and cause the lp subsystem to crash or possibly execute arbitrary code on the system.
Consequences:
Denial of Service
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in Hewlett-Packard Company Security Bulletin HPSBUX0208-213. See References.
References:
- BID-5582: HP-UX LPAdmin Unspecified Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- BID-5584: HP-UX LP Spooler Commands Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-1473: Multiple buffer overflows in lp subsystem for HP-UX 10.20 through 11.11 (11i) allow local users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.
Platforms Affected:
- HP HP-UX 10.20
- HP HP-UX 11.00
- HP HP-UX 11.11
Reported:
Aug 28, 2002
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