CWE
16
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-1662

First published: Fri Aug 01 2008(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."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HPE HP-UX=b.11.11
HPE HP-UX=b.11.23
HP System Administration Manager

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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