Vulnerability Note VU#771155

HP Tru64 UNIX "ipcs" contains buffer overflow (SSRT0794U)

Overview

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

I. Description

"ipcs " is used to report inter-process communication status. A locally exploitable buffer overflow in "ipcs" 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://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5241
http://www.nipc.gov/cybernotes/2002/cyberissue2002-15.htm
http://www.its.monash.edu.au/security/auscert/2002-07/msg00039.html
http://wwss1pro.compaq.com/support/reference_library/viewdocument.asp?source=SRB0039W.xml&dt=11
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9613.php

Credit

This document was written by Ian A Finlay.

Other Information

Date Public:	2002-07-19
Date First Published:	2002-09-09
Date Last Updated:	2002-09-09
CERT Advisory:
CVE-ID(s):	CAN-2002-0093
NVD-ID(s):	CAN-2002-0093
US-CERT Technical Alerts:
Metric:	3.75
Document Revision:	10

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