CVE-2008-3946: Medium severity openvms vulnerability

Published Sep 5, 2008
·
Updated

The finger client in HP TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS 5.x allows local users to read arbitrary files via a link corresponding to a (1) .plan or (2) .project file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
OpenVMS=5

Event History

Sep 5, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3946?

CVE-2008-3946 is considered a low severity vulnerability that allows local users to read arbitrary files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-3946?

To fix CVE-2008-3946, ensure that permissions for .plan and .project files are restricted to prevent unauthorized access.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2008-3946?

CVE-2008-3946 affects local users of HP TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS version 5.x.

4

What kind of files can be accessed due to CVE-2008-3946?

CVE-2008-3946 allows unauthorized access to local .plan and .project files.

5

Is CVE-2008-3946 a remote vulnerability?

No, CVE-2008-3946 is a local vulnerability that requires local user access to exploit.

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