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HP Tru64 UNIX "passwd" contains buffer overflow (SSRT2192)

Vulnerability Note VU#177067

Original Release Date: 2002-09-05 | Last Revised: 2002-09-05

Overview

The HP Tru64 UNIX implementation of "passwd" contains a locally exploitable buffer overflow.

Description

"passwd" is a utility used to change the password for the current user. A locally exploitable buffer overflow in "passwd" may permit a local attacker to gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable host.

Impact

A local user may be able to gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code.

Solution

Apply a patch.

Vendor Information

177067
 
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Hewlett-Packard Company Affected

Updated:  September 05, 2002

Status

Affected

Vendor Statement

We have not received a statement from the vendor.

Vendor Information

The vendor has not provided us with any further information regarding this vulnerability.

Addendum

The vendor has issued a security bulletin.

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References

Acknowledgements

This vulnerability was discovered by SNOsoft.

This document was written by Ian A Finlay.

Other Information

CVE IDs: None
Severity Metric: 7.50
Date Public: 2002-08-01
Date First Published: 2002-09-05
Date Last Updated: 2002-09-05 18:05 UTC
Document Revision: 21

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