VDB-16473 · CVE-2001-1439 · VU#268848

HP HP-UX up to 11.04 Text Editor memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in HP HP-UX up to 11.04. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Text Editor Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2001-1439. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in HP HP-UX up to 11.04 (Operating System). This affects some unknown functionality of the component Text Editor Handler. 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 availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in the text editor functionality in HP-UX 10.01 through 11.04 on HP9000 Series 700 and Series 800 allows local users to cause a denial of service ("system availability") via text editors such as (1) e, (2) ex, (3) vi, (4) edit, (5) view, and (6) vedit.

The weakness was presented 02/16/2001 as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2001-1439 since 04/21/2005. 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 vulnerability database at X-Force (6111). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Name

HP-UX

Version

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.8

VulDB Base Score: 4.0
VulDB Temp Score: 3.8
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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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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

02/16/2001 🔍
02/16/2001 +0 days 🔍
04/21/2005 +1525 days 🔍
07/03/2014 +3360 days 🔍
11/17/2024 +3790 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: hp.com

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-1439 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1439
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16473
CERT: 🔍
X-Force: 6111 - HP Text editors buffer overflow

Entryinfo

Created: 07/03/2014 12:51
Updated: 11/17/2024 04:02
Changes: 07/03/2014 12:51 (47), 05/29/2018 09:23 (6), 11/17/2024 04:02 (17)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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