First published: Fri Feb 16 2001(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the text editor functionality in HP-UX 10.01 through 11.04 on HP9000 Series 700 and Series 800 allows local users to cause a denial of service ("system availability") via text editors such as (1) e, (2) ex, (3) vi, (4) edit, (5) view, and (6) vedit.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
HPE HP-UX | =10.01 | |
HPE HP-UX | =11.04 | |
HPE HP-UX | =11.00 | |
HPE HP-UX | =10.24 | |
HPE HP-UX | =10.20 | |
HPE HP-UX | =10.10 |
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CVE-2001-1439 has been assessed with a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
To fix CVE-2001-1439, users should apply the latest patches provided by HPE for affected HP-UX versions.
CVE-2001-1439 affects HP-UX versions 10.01 through 11.04 on HP9000 Series 700 and 800.
CVE-2001-1439 affects several text editors including e, ex, vi, edit, view, and vedit.
CVE-2001-1439 requires local access to the system for exploitation, making remote attacks unlikely.