HP-UX CDE Calendar Manager Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
RISK: Medium Risk
TYPE: Operating Systems - Unix
A vulnerability has been identified in HP-UX, which could be exploited by remote attackers to take complete control of a vulnerable system. This issue is caused by a buffer overflow error in the CMSD server (rpc.cmsd) within the CDE Calendar Manager when handling malformed packets sent to port 32768/UDP, which could be exploited by remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious packet.
Impact
- Remote Code Execution
System / Technologies affected
- HP-UX B.11.23
- HP-UX B.11.31
Solutions
Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.
HP-UX B.11.23
Install PHSS_41174 or subsequentHP-UX B.11.31
Install PHSS_41788 or subsequent
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