CVE-2003-1099: Low severity HPE HP-UX vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2003
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Updated

shar on HP-UX B.11.00, B.11.04, and B.11.11 creates temporary files with predictable names in /tmp, which allows local users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack.

Affected Software

6 affected components
HPE HP-UX=11.11
HPE HP-UX=11.04
HPE HP-UX=11.00
HPE HP-UX=11.00
HPE HP-UX=11.04
HPE HP-UX=11.11

Event History

Dec 31, 2003
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 11, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1099?

CVE-2003-1099 has a moderate severity level due to its potential to allow local users to conduct a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-1099?

Fixing CVE-2003-1099 involves applying available patches for HP-UX that address the predictable temporary file creation.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2003-1099?

CVE-2003-1099 affects users of HP-UX versions 11.00, 11.04, and 11.11.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2003-1099 enable?

CVE-2003-1099 enables a symlink attack due to the predictable naming of temporary files.

5

Is CVE-2003-1099 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2003-1099 is a local vulnerability that can only be exploited by local users.

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