HP OpenVMS 5 TCP/IP Services format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in HP OpenVMS 5. This impacts an unknown function of the component TCP/IP Services. The manipulation results in format string. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2008-3940. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in HP OpenVMS 5 (Operating System). Affected is an unknown function of the component TCP/IP Services. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Format string vulnerability in the finger client in HP TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS 5.x allows local users to gain privileges via format string specifiers in a (1) .plan or (2) .project file.

The weakness was disclosed 09/05/2008 by Christer Oberg (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2008-3940 since 09/05/2008. 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.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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 (44752), SecurityFocus (BID 30948†) and Secunia (SA31587†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Timelineinfo

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03/17/2015 +2384 days 🔍
10/08/2018 +1301 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: hp.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Christer Oberg
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-3940 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-3940
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-43932
X-Force: 44752 - HP TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS finger code execution
SecurityFocus: 30948 - HP TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS Finger Client Format String Vulnerability
Secunia: 31587
Vupen: ADV-2008-2463

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 10/08/2018 07:59
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (56), 10/08/2018 07:59 (1)
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