HP HP-UX up to 11.23 dtmail -a memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in HP HP-UX 11.00/11.4/11.11/11.22/11.23. It has been rated as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file dtmail. Performing a manipulation of the argument -a results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-5452. No exploit is available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in HP HP-UX 11.00/11.4/11.11/11.22/11.23 (Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the file dtmail. The manipulation of the argument -a 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 dtmail on HP Tru64 UNIX 4.0F through 5.1B and HP-UX B.11.00 through B.11.23 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -a (aka attachment) argument.

The weakness was published 10/23/2006 by Adriel T. Desautels with Netragard (Website). The advisory is shared at netragard.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2006-5452 since 10/23/2006. The attack needs to approached within the local network. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 22917 (HP-UX PHSS_35435 : HP-UX Running dtmail, Local Execution of Arbitrary Code (HPSBUX02162 SSRT061223 rev.1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family HP-UX Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at www5.itrc.hp.com. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (29644), Tenable (22917), SecurityFocus (BID 20580†), OSVDB (29974†) and Secunia (SA22528†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 22917
Nessus Name: HP-UX PHSS_35435 : HP-UX Running dtmail, Local Execution of Arbitrary Code (HPSBUX02162 SSRT061223 rev.1)
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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: www5.itrc.hp.com

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10/17/2006 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: hp.com

Advisory: netragard.com
Researcher: Adriel T. Desautels
Organization: Netragard
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2006-5452 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5452
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-2625

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X-Force: 29644 - HP Tru64 dtmail buffer overflow, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 20580 - HP DTMail Attachment Argument Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 22528 - HP Tru64 Unix dtmail Privilege Escalation Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 29974 - HP-UX / Tru64 Unix dtmail -a Argument Local Overflow
SecurityTracker: 1017099
Vupen: ADV-2006-4140

Entryinfo

Created: 10/26/2006 16:38
Updated: 04/27/2019 10:46
Changes: 10/26/2006 16:38 (89), 04/27/2019 10:46 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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