VDB-81004 · CVE-2016-1987 · BID 83310

HP HP-UX IPFilter UDP Packet input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in HP HP-UX. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component IPFilter. Executing a manipulation as part of UDP Packet can lead to input validation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-1987. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in HP HP-UX (Operating System) (version unknown) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component IPFilter. The manipulation as part of a UDP Packet leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

HPE IPFilter A.11.31.18.21 on HP-UX, when a certain keep-state configuration is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified UDP packets.

The weakness was shared 02/17/2016 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at h20564.www2.hpe.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-1987 since 01/22/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 185119 (HP-UX IPFilter Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability (HPSBUX03437)).

Applying the patch HP-UX IPFilter A.11.31.18.10 is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 83310†), SecurityTracker (ID 1035026†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-57676†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.8

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

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: HP-UX IPFilter A.11.31.18.10

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01/22/2016 🔍
02/16/2016 +25 days 🔍
02/17/2016 +1 days 🔍
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02/18/2016 +1 days 🔍
03/23/2016 +34 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: hp.com

Advisory: h20564.www2.hpe.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-1987 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-1987
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-81004

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SecurityFocus: 83310
SecurityTracker: 1035026
Vulnerability Center: 57676 - HPE IPFilter A.11.31.18.21 on HP-UX Remote DoS Vulnerability in, Low

Entryinfo

Created: 02/17/2016 16:09
Updated: 10/11/2024 12:45
Changes: 02/17/2016 16:09 (62), 02/02/2019 11:32 (10), 10/11/2024 12:45 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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