CVE-2003-1496: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 31, 2003
·
Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in CDE dtmailpr of HP Tru64 4.0F through 5.1B allows local users to gain privileges via unknown attack vectors. NOTE: due to lack of details in the vendor advisory, it is not clear whether this is the same issue as CVE-1999-0840.

Affected Software

19 affected components
HP Tru64=5.1a_pk2_bl2
HP Tru64=4.0g
HP Tru64=4.0f
HP Tru64=5.1a
HP Tru64=4.0g_pk4_bl22
HP Tru64=4.0f_pk7_bl18
HP Tru64=5.1a_pk4_bl21
HP Tru64=5.1a_pk1_bl1
HP Tru64=5.1a_pk5_bl23
HP Tru64=4.0f_pk8_bl22
HP Tru64=5.1_pk5_bl19
HP Tru64=5.1_pk6_bl20
HP Tru64=4.0g_pk3_bl17
HP Tru64=5.1
HP Tru64=5.1a_pk3_bl3
HP Tru64=4.0f_pk6_bl17
HP Tru64=5.1_pk3_bl17
HP Tru64=5.1_pk4_bl18
HP Tru64=5.1b

Event History

Dec 31, 2003
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 25, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1496?

CVE-2003-1496 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-1496?

To fix CVE-2003-1496, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches from HP for affected versions of Tru64.

3

Which versions of HP Tru64 are affected by CVE-2003-1496?

CVE-2003-1496 affects HP Tru64 version 4.0F through 5.1B.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2003-1496 involve?

CVE-2003-1496 involves unspecified attack vectors that allow local users to gain elevated privileges.

5

Is there a way to identify if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2003-1496?

You can check your system’s version of HP Tru64 against the affected versions listed in CVE-2003-1496 to determine vulnerability.

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