VDB-14712 · CVE-1999-0688 · BID 545

HP HP-UX 10.24/11.00 Software Distributor memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in HP HP-UX 10.24/11.00. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Software Distributor. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-1999-0688. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in HP HP-UX 10.24/11.00 (Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown code block of the component Software Distributor. 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. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflows in HP Software Distributor (SD) for HPUX 10.x and 11.x.

The weakness was disclosed 07/01/1999 as not defined advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www1.itrc.hp.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-1999-0688. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 545†). The entries VDB-14715, VDB-14714 and VDB-14713 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Name

HP-UX

Version

License

commercial

Website

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

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

07/01/1999 🔍
07/01/1999 +0 days 🔍
07/26/1999 +25 days 🔍
06/21/2014 +5444 days 🔍
05/21/2018 +1430 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: hp.com

Advisory: www1.itrc.hp.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-0688 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0688
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14712

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SecurityFocus: 545 - HP-UX SD Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/21/2014 11:58
Updated: 05/21/2018 10:05
Changes: 06/21/2014 11:58 (49), 05/21/2018 10:05 (6)
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Cache ID: 216:7DD:103

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