CVE-2009-2679: High severity hpe hp-ux vulnerability
Published Oct 5, 2009
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in bootpd in HP HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23, and B.11.31 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unknown attack vectors.
Affected Software
3 affected components
HPE HP-UX=b.11.31
HPE HP-UX=b.11.23
HPE HP-UX=b.11.11
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Oct 5, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2679?
CVE-2009-2679 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2009-2679?
To fix CVE-2009-2679, ensure that your HP-UX system is updated to the latest patch level addressing the bootpd vulnerability.
3
What versions of HP-UX are affected by CVE-2009-2679?
CVE-2009-2679 affects HP-UX versions B.11.11, B.11.23, and B.11.31.
4
Can CVE-2009-2679 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-2679 can be exploited remotely by attackers to cause a denial of service.
5
What component of HP-UX does CVE-2009-2679 involve?
CVE-2009-2679 involves a vulnerability in the bootpd component of HP-UX.