Vulnerability Note VU#115731

HP Tru64 UNIX "quot" contains buffer overflow (SSRT2191)

Overview

The HP Tru64 UNIX implementation of "quot" contains a locally exploitable buffer overflow.

I. Description

"quot " is used to summarize file system ownership. A locally exploitable buffer overflow in "quot" may permit a local attacker to gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable host.

II. Impact

A local user may be able to gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code.

III. Solution

Apply a patch.

Systems Affected

Vendor	Status	Date Notified	Date Updated
Hewlett-Packard Company	Vulnerable	9-Sep-2002

References

http://wwss1pro.compaq.com/support/reference_library/viewdocument.asp?source=SRB0039W.xml&dt=11

Credit

This vulnerability was discovered by SNOsoft.

This document was written by Ian A Finlay & Jason A. Rafail.

Other Information

Date Public:	2002-05-22
Date First Published:	2002-09-09
Date Last Updated:	2002-09-09
CERT Advisory:
CVE-ID(s):
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Severity Metric:	3.75
Document Revision:	8

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