HP HP-UX 9/10 passwd Command memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in HP HP-UX 9/10. It has been classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component passwd Command. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0962. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in HP HP-UX 9/10 (Operating System). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown code block of the component passwd Command. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

buffer overflow in hpux passwd command allows local users to gain root privileges via a command line option.

The weakness was presented 05/14/1997 (Website). The advisory is shared at ftp.auscert.org.au. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-0962. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (3704), OSVDB (6415†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-20902†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: hp.com

Advisory: ftp.auscert.org.au
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0962 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0962
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13893
X-Force: 3704
OSVDB: 6415 - HP-UX passwd Command Line Overflow
Vulnerability Center: 20902 - HP-UX 9.0 Through 10.36 Buffer Overflow Local Root Privileges via a Command Line Option, High

Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2014 01:31
Updated: 04/16/2026 19:44
Changes: 06/18/2014 01:31 (50), 08/27/2019 11:37 (8), 04/16/2026 19:44 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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