VDB-15943 · CVE-2000-0801 · BID 1520

HP HP-UX 10.20/11.00 bdf -t memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in HP HP-UX 10.20/11.00. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file bdf. This manipulation of the argument -t causes memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2000-0801. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in HP HP-UX 10.20/11.00 (Operating System) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the file bdf. The manipulation of the argument -t with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in bdf program in HP-UX 11.00 may allow local users to gain root privileges via a long -t option.

The weakness was presented 10/20/2000 by FIRST (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2000-0801. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 1520†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

07/31/2000 🔍
10/20/2000 +81 days 🔍
10/20/2000 +0 days 🔍
06/27/2014 +4998 days 🔍
05/27/2018 +1430 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: hp.com

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Researcher: FIRST
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2000-0801 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0801
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15943
SecurityFocus: 1520 - HP-UX bdf/df Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

Entryinfo

Created: 06/27/2014 17:57
Updated: 05/27/2018 12:17
Changes: 06/27/2014 17:57 (47), 05/27/2018 12:17 (7)
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