CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-1993: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Apr 12 2007(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the pfs_mountd.rpc RPC daemon in the Portable File System (PFS) in HP-UX B.11.00, B.11.11, and B.11.23 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending "a call to procedure 5, followed by a crafted payload to procedure 2."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HPE HP-UX=b.11.23
HPE HP-UX=b.11.11
HPE HP-UX=b.11.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-1993?

    CVE-2007-1993 is a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-1993?

    To fix CVE-2007-1993, update your HP-UX system to the latest patches provided by HPE.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2007-1993?

    CVE-2007-1993 affects HP-UX versions B.11.00, B.11.11, and B.11.23.

  • What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2007-1993?

    CVE-2007-1993 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

  • How does CVE-2007-1993 exploit the system?

    CVE-2007-1993 exploits the system through a buffer overflow triggered by a crafted RPC payload.

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