HP Tru64 UNIX "ipcs" contains buffer overflow (SSRT0794U)

Overview

The HP Tru64 UNIX implementation of “ipcs” contains a locally exploitable buffer overflow.

Description

“ipcs” is used to report inter-process communication status. A locally exploitable buffer overflow in “ipcs” may permit a local attacker to gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable host.

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Impact

A local user may be able to gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code.

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Solution

Apply a patch.

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Vendor Information

771155

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Hewlett-Packard Company __ Affected

Updated: September 09, 2002

Status

Affected

Vendor Statement

http://wwss1pro.compaq.com/support/reference_library/viewdocument.asp?source=SRB0039W.xml&dt=11

Vendor Information

The vendor has not provided us with any further information regarding this vulnerability.

Addendum

The CERT/CC has no additional comments at this time.

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CVSS Metrics

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References

• <http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5241&gt;
• <http://www.nipc.gov/cybernotes/2002/cyberissue2002-15.htm&gt;
• <http://www.its.monash.edu.au/security/auscert/2002-07/msg00039.html&gt;
• http://wwss1pro.compaq.com/support/reference_library/viewdocument.asp?source=SRB0039W.xml&dt=11
• <http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9613.php&gt;

Acknowledgements

This document was written by Ian A Finlay.

Other Information

CVE IDs:	CVE-2002-0093
Severity Metric:	3.75 Date Public: