CVE-2006-5452: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Oct 23 2006(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in dtmail on HP Tru64 UNIX 4.0F through 5.1B and HP-UX B.11.00 through B.11.23 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -a (aka attachment) argument.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| HPE HP-UX | =11.00 | |
| HPE HP-UX | =11.4 | |
| HPE HP-UX | =11.11 | |
| HPE HP-UX | =11.22 | |
| HPE HP-UX | =11.23 | |
| Compaq Tru64 | =4.0f | |
| Compaq Tru64 | =4.0f-pk8 | |
| Compaq Tru64 | =4.0g | |
| Compaq Tru64 | =4.0g-pk4 | |
| Compaq Tru64 | =5.0a | |
| Compaq Tru64 | =5.1 | |
| Compaq Tru64 | =5.1a | |
| Compaq Tru64 | =5.1a-pk6 | |
| Compaq Tru64 | =5.1af | |
| Compaq Tru64 | =5.1b-pk1 | |
| Compaq Tru64 | =5.1b2-pk4 | |
| Compaq Tru64 | =5.1b3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.netragard.com/pdfs/research/HP-TRU64-DTMAIL-20060810.txt
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017083
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017098
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017099
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20580
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22451
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22528
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4140
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c00793091
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4139
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29644
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5175
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449321/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5452?
The severity of CVE-2006-5452 is classified as high due to its ability to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5452?
To fix CVE-2006-5452, it is recommended to apply the latest patches released by HP for affected versions of Tru64 UNIX and HP-UX.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5452?
CVE-2006-5452 affects HP Tru64 UNIX versions 4.0F through 5.1B and HP-UX versions B.11.00 through B.11.23.
What is a buffer overflow in the context of CVE-2006-5452?
In the context of CVE-2006-5452, a buffer overflow occurs when the dtmail command can be exploited to overwrite memory due to a long -a argument.
Who is impacted by CVE-2006-5452?
Local users on systems running vulnerable versions of HP Tru64 UNIX and HP-UX are impacted by CVE-2006-5452.
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