CVE-2008-1662: Critical severity hpe hp-ux vulnerability

Published Aug 1, 2008
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the HP System Administration Manager (SAM) on HP-UX B.11.11 and B.11.23, when used to configure NFS, might allow remote attackers to read or modify arbitrary files, related to an "empty systems list."

Affected Software

3 affected components
HPE HP-UX=b.11.11
HPE HP-UX=b.11.23
HP System Administration Manager

Event History

Aug 1, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
02:41 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1662?

CVE-2008-1662 has not been assigned a specific severity rating, but it is considered a significant risk due to its potential exploitation by remote attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-1662?

To mitigate CVE-2008-1662, users should apply the latest patches released by HP for HP-UX B.11.11 and B.11.23.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2008-1662?

CVE-2008-1662 affects systems running HP-UX versions B.11.11 and B.11.23 when using HP System Administration Manager.

4

Can CVE-2008-1662 lead to file modification?

Yes, CVE-2008-1662 may allow remote attackers to read or modify arbitrary files on the affected HP-UX systems.

5

What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2008-1662?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2008-1662 could potentially manipulate file access and compromise the integrity of data on the system.

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