Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in OpenVMS Affects Multiple Vendors
CVE-2017-17482

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor: HP
Status: Openvms
Vendor: CVE Published:; 7 February 2018

What is CVE-2017-17482?

A buffer overflow vulnerability in OpenVMS versions allows local users to escalate privileges by executing a malformed DCL command. This issue is present across various systems including VAX, Alpha, and IA64 architectures, potentially leading to a process crash. The vulnerability can be exploited by non-privileged accounts, creating a significant risk for organizations using affected versions of OpenVMS, regardless of the vendor responsible for the software distribution.

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