7.2
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2000-1028: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Nov 29 2000(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in cu program in HP-UX 11.0 may allow local users to gain privileges via a long -l command line argument.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HPE HP-UX=9.00
HPE HP-UX=9.01
HPE HP-UX=9.04
HPE HP-UX=9.05
HPE HP-UX=9.06
HPE HP-UX=9.07
HPE HP-UX=9.08
HPE HP-UX=9.09
HPE HP-UX=9.10
HPE HP-UX=10.20
HPE HP-UX=11.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2000-1028?

    CVE-2000-1028 has a high severity rating due to potential local privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2000-1028?

    To fix CVE-2000-1028, users should apply the latest patches provided by HP for the affected HP-UX versions.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2000-1028?

    CVE-2000-1028 affects various versions of HP-UX, specifically from 9.00 to 11.00.

  • Who is impacted by CVE-2000-1028?

    Local users of HP-UX systems who can access the cu program with long command arguments are at risk from CVE-2000-1028.

  • Is CVE-2000-1028 still relevant today?

    Yes, CVE-2000-1028 remains relevant for systems still running unsupported versions of HP-UX.

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