CVE-1999-1089: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 13, 1996
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Updated

Buffer overflow in chfn command in HP-UX 9.X through 10.20 allows local users to gain privileges via a long command line argument.

Affected Software

3 affected components
HPE HP-UX<=10.20
HPE HP-UX=9
HPE HP-UX=10

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Remove

    Remove HP-UX chfn from your environment.

    If chfn is not required on affected HP-UX 9.X through 10.20 systems, remove or disable the chfn binary to prevent local privilege escalation via long command-line arguments.

  2. Compensating control

    Until an official vendor fix is available, restrict which local accounts can execute chfn (for example, remove/limit execute permission on the chfn binary or restrict access via filesystem permissions/ACLs) and limit interactive/local user access to trusted administrators only.

Event History

Dec 13, 1996
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 12, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1089?

CVE-1999-1089 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-1089?

To fix CVE-1999-1089, apply the latest patches provided by HPE for HP-UX versions 9.X through 10.20.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-1999-1089?

CVE-1999-1089 affects HP-UX versions 9 through 10.20.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-1089?

CVE-1999-1089 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-1999-1089 be exploited remotely?

CVE-1999-1089 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.

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