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HP Tru64 UNIX "uucp" contains buffer overflow (SSRT2275)

Vulnerability Note VU#448987

Original Release Date: 2002-09-10 | Last Revised: 2002-09-10

Overview

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

Description

"uucp" is used to copy files between hosts. A locally exploitable buffer overflow in "uucp" 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

448987
 

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References

Acknowledgements

Thanks to KF for reporting this vulnerability.

This document was written by Ian A Finlay.

Other Information

CVE IDs: None
Severity Metric: 7.50
Date Public: 2002-08-30
Date First Published: 2002-09-10
Date Last Updated: 2002-09-10 17:46 UTC
Document Revision: 12

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