Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in dtmail on HP Tru64 UNIX and HP-UX
CVE-2006-5452
Currently unrated
What is CVE-2006-5452?
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.