HP OpenVMS 8.3 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in HP OpenVMS 8.3. This affects an unknown part. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2008-3947. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in HP OpenVMS 8.3 (Operating System). This affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

DCL (aka the CLI) in OpenVMS Alpha 8.3 allows local users to gain privileges via a long command line.

The weakness was disclosed 09/05/2008 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securitytracker.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-3947 since 09/05/2008. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/08/2018).

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 (45047) and SecurityTracker (ID 1020827†). The entry VDB-43946 is pretty similar. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Name

OpenVMS

Version

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Temp Score: 7.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Unproven

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/05/2008 🔍
09/05/2008 +0 days 🔍
09/05/2008 +0 days 🔍
09/09/2008 +4 days 🔍
03/17/2015 +2380 days 🔍
10/08/2018 +1301 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: hp.com

Advisory: securitytracker.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-3947 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-3947
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-43947
X-Force: 45047 - OpenVMS DCL privilege escalation
SecurityTracker: 1020827

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 10/08/2018 07:59
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (48), 10/08/2018 07:59 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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