VDB-13996 · CVE-1999-1213 · HPSBUX9710-070

HP HP-UX 10.30 Telnet Server denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in HP HP-UX 10.30. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Telnet Server. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-1213. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in HP HP-UX 10.30 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Telnet Server. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

vulnerability in telnet service in hp-ux 10.30 allows attackers to cause a denial of service.

The weakness was released 10/01/1997 as HPSBUX9710-070 as confirmed posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at www2.dataguard.no. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-1213. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (571) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-23367†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-13995. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Name

HP-UX

Version

10.30

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.hp.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

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06/18/2014 +1750 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: hp.com

Advisory: HPSBUX9710-070
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-1213 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1213
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13996
X-Force: 571
Vulnerability Center: 23367 - HP HP-UX 10.30 Telnet Service Remote DoS Vulnerability, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2014 16:24
Updated: 04/17/2026 01:43
Changes: 06/18/2014 16:24 (50), 02/13/2017 12:33 (6), 04/17/2026 01:43 (16)
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