CVE-2007-2553
First published: Wed May 09 2007(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in dop in HP Tru64 UNIX 5.1B-4, 5.1B-3, and 5.1A PK6 allows local users to gain privileges via a large amount of data in the environment, as demonstrated by a long environment variable.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| HP Tru64 | =5.1b4 | |
| HP Tru64 | =5.1b3 | |
| HP Tru64 | =5.1a-pk6 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23881
- http://www.orkaan.org/tru64/orkaan_-_exp_Tru64-5.X_SSRT071326.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018021
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25197
- https://www2.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=c01036871
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1715
- http://osvdb.org/36203
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34175
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/468103/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-2553?
CVE-2007-2553 is considered to have a medium severity rating due to its local privilege escalation potential.
How can I fix CVE-2007-2553?
To mitigate CVE-2007-2553, users should limit the length of environment variables and apply any relevant updates from HP.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-2553?
CVE-2007-2553 affects local users on HP Tru64 UNIX versions 5.1B-4, 5.1B-3, and 5.1A PK6.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-2553?
CVE-2007-2553 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
What are the impact consequences of CVE-2007-2553?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2007-2553 allows local users to gain elevated privileges on the system.
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