CVE-2004-0965: High severity HPE HP-UX vulnerability

Published Oct 26, 2004
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Updated

stmkfont in HP-UX B.11.00 through B.11.23 relies on the user-specified PATH when executing certain commands, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by modifying the PATH environment variable to point to malicious programs.

Affected Software

4 affected components
HPE HP-UX=11.11
HPE HP-UX=11.00
HPE HP-UX=11.23
HPE HP-UX=11.22

Remediation

Event History

Oct 26, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0965?

CVE-2004-0965 has a medium severity rating as it allows local users to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-0965?

To fix CVE-2004-0965, ensure that the PATH environment variable does not include directories that can contain malicious programs.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2004-0965?

CVE-2004-0965 affects users running HP-UX versions 11.00 through 11.23.

4

What software is impacted by CVE-2004-0965?

CVE-2004-0965 impacts the 'stmkfont' command in HP-UX operating systems.

5

Can CVE-2004-0965 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2004-0965 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.

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