CVE-2003-0061: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 11, 2002
·Updated
Buffer overflow in passwd for HP UX B.10.20 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via a long LANG environment variable.
Affected Software
1 affected component
HPE HP-UX=10.20
Event History
Jan 11, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 15, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0061?
CVE-2003-0061 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for local users to gain root privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2003-0061?
To mitigate CVE-2003-0061, users should upgrade to a newer version of HP-UX or apply any available security patches from HP.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2003-0061?
CVE-2003-0061 affects local users of HP-UX version 10.20.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2003-0061?
CVE-2003-0061 is a buffer overflow vulnerability.
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What are the potential consequences of CVE-2003-0061?
Exploitation of CVE-2003-0061 could allow local users to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.