Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in dtmail on HP Tru64 UNIX and HP-UX
CVE-2006-5452

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
HP
Status
Tru64
HP-ux
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 October 2006

Summary

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the dtmail utility on HP Tru64 UNIX and HP-UX systems, which allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability is triggered by supplying a long argument to the -a option, which is used for attachments. When this occurs, it can lead to overwriting the memory space in the application, resulting in unauthorized actions being performed on behalf of the user.

References

https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/...
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http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document...
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1017083
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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