Oracle Enterprise Manager Oracle Agent contains a buffer overflow

Overview Oracle Enterprise Manager Oracle Agent contains a buffer overflow vulnerability. Exploitation may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code, possibly with elevated privileges. Description The Oracle Agent provides remote management services for Oracle Enterprise...

WebEOC handles sensitive information in an insecure manner

Overview WebEOC handles sensitive information in an insecure manor. As a result, sensitive information may be exposed to untrusted parties. Description WebEOC is a web-based crisis information management application that provides functions to gather, coordinate, and disseminate information betwee...

HP-UX FTP daemon is vulnerable to a buffer overflow

Overview The HP-UX FTP daemon ftpd contains a buffer overflow that may allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. Description The HP-UX FTP daemon ftpd is vulnerable to a buffer overflow when the FTP daemon is configured to log debugging information. Debug logging is...

MailPost discloses sensitive system information when operating in debug mode

Overview A vulnerability is reported to exist in MailPost version 5.1.1sv and possibly earlier versions that may permit a remote attacker to gain sensitive information about the server configuration and environment.. Description According to the ProCheckUp report, MailPost contains a vulnerabilit...

Mozilla fails to properly handle script-generated events

Overview There is a vulnerability the way Mozilla handles script-generated events that could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to access data contained on the victim's clipboard. Description Mozilla is an open-source web browser, email/newsgroup client, IRC client, and HTML editor availabl...

Solaris conv_fix insecure file handling vulnerability

Overview A vulnerability in a program supplied with the Solaris printing system could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system. Description The Solaris operating system from Sun Microsystems includes a number of supplemental programs to aid in configuration and maintenance...

Oracle9i Database contains buffer overflow in FROM_TZ() function

Overview Oracle9i Database contains a buffer overflow in the FROMTZ function which could allow anyone who can query the server to execute arbitrary code or access data with the privileges of the vulnerable process. Description A buffer overflow exists in the FROMTZ function. This function is...

Multiple Real media players fail to properly validate SMIL files

Overview Multiple Real media players fail to properly validate synchronized multimedia integration language SMIL files which may permit a remote attacker to gain sensitive information. Description RealNetworks Real media players are multimedia applications that allow users to view local and remot...

NetScreen-Security Manager fails to encrypt communications with managed devices

Overview A vulnerability in the NetScreen-Security Manager software could expose sensitive information in cleartext over the network. Description NetScreen Technologies' NetScreen-Security Manager provides centralized management for control of device configuration, network settings and security...

DameWare Mini Remote Control vulnerable to buffer overflow via specially crafted packets

Overview DameWare Mini Remote Control is a lightweight remote control intended primarily for administrators and help desks for management of desktop systems. A vulnerability in DameWare Mini Remote Control may permit an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system. Description...

Microsoft Access Snapshot Viewer vulnerable to buffer overflow when validating parameters

Overview A remotely exploitable vulnerability exists in the Microsoft Access Snapshot Viewer ActiveX control. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the local system with the privileges of the current user. Description According to Microsoft'...

Ethereal contains multiple one-byte buffer overflows in several dissectors

Overview Ethereal is a network traffic analysis package. Several packet dissectors contain a vulnerability that may cause a denial-of-service situation. Description Several packet dissectors for Ethereal contain a one-byte buffer overflow vulnerability. According to the Ethereal Advisory,...

Incorrect NXDOMAIN responses from AAAA queries could cause denial-of-service conditions

Overview Some DNS servers respond with an inappropriate error message if queried for nonexistent AAAA records, which can lead to possible denial of service. Description Some DNS servers respond with a "Name Error" response code NXDOMAIN, RCODE 3 instead of "No Error" RCODE 0 when queried for a...

Lotus Domino Web Server vulnerable to denial of service via incomplete POST request

Overview Lotus Domino Web Server is an application that provides access to Lotus Notes databases via HTTP requests. A vulnerability exists that could permit a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service situation for HTTP requests. Description Lotus Domino Web Server contains a vulnerability in...

Netegrity SiteMinder does not adequately validate user input thereby allowing user to bypass filters via crafted URL

Overview Netegrity SiteMinder does adequately vaildate HTTP requests containing malicious Unicode encodings. Description Netegrity SiteMinder is a platform for securing multiple web applications through a single point of user authentication. SiteMinder does not properly filter HTTP requests when...

Mac OS X utility gm4 contains format string vulnerability

Overview The gm4 utility of Mac OS X contains a buffer overflow, which may allow a root compromise through other programs. Description The gm4 utility of Mac OS X contains a buffer overflow. Some setuid root programs on Mac OS X may rely on gm4, possibly allowing a root compromise through these...

rsync fails to properly handle negative values specified for signed integers thereby allowing remote command execution

Overview There exist several signed-integer vulnerabilities in rsync. If rsync is run as a daemon, a remote-root compromise may be possible. Description Included in most distributions of Linux, rsync is a popular tool for synchronizing files across multiple hosts. Though not enabled in the defaul...

x_news allows unauthorized users to access administrative menu

Overview xnews allows a user to authenticate without supplying the user's plaintext password. Description xnews is a system for managing news. When a user logs in to xnews version 1.1 using a plaintext password, xnews hashes the password with MD5 and compares it to user's hash stored in the file...

HP Tru64 UNIX "mailcv" contains buffer overflow (SSRT2193)

Overview The HP Tru64 UNIX implementation of "mailcv" contains a locally exploitable buffer overflow. Description "mailcv" converts dxmail style folders to UNIX style folders. A locally exploitable buffer overflow in "mailcv" may permit a local attacker to gain elevated privileges and execute...

SurfControl SuperScout does not filter web requests fragmented in multiple packets

Overview SurfControl SuperScout Web Filter does not block some HTTP requests that have been fragmented into multiple packets. Description SurfControl SuperScout Web Filter is software intended for companies that wish to limit employees' web surfing to appropriate uses. SuperScout anazlyzes...

Apache Tomcat default installation contains sample applications that disclose webroot path

Overview There is an insecure default configuration in Apache Tomcat web server that places several sample applications in the webroot. Remote users may be able to use these applications to gain sensitive information about the server's configuration. Description There are several sample...

Oracle 9iAS default configuration allows access to "globals.jsa" file

Overview Oracle Database Server version 9iAS allows remote users to view the "globals.jsa" file used by Java Server Page JSP scripts. The "globals.jsa" file may contain Oracle usernames, passwords, and other configuration information not intended for public viewing, and attackers may use that...

Cisco SN 5420 Storage Router fails to properly authenticate user before granting read access to configuration file

Overview It is possible to read the stored configuration file from the Cisco SN 5420 Storage Router without any authorization. This can lead to an intruder gaining access to the storage space on the router. Description A vulnerability has been discovered in the Cisco SN 5420 Storage Router softwa...

Buffer overflow vulnerability in pwck command line utility

Overview The CERT/CC has received a public report of a local buffer overflow vulnerability in the pwck utility. Description The pwck utility performs syntax checking of /etc/password and /etc/shadow password information files. This utility contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the section o...

Problem with HP r-cmnds

Overview A problem existed with HP versions of the r-commands remshd, rexecd, rlogin, rlogind, remsh, rcp, rexec, rdist in use circa December, 1998. Description See HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY SECURITY BULLETIN: 00090, registration required 07 December 1998 for a description of the problem. No other...

Compaq Tru64 Unix inetd vulnerable to DoS

Overview The inetd service on Compaq's Tru64 UNIX is vulnerable to a denial-of-service. Description The inetd service on Compaq's Tru64 UNIX V5.1 all patch levels is vulnerable to a denial-of-service attack in which inetd will stop accepting new connections. In turn, this would disrupt the normal...

MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux Apache default configuration enables Perl ProxyPass server on 8200/tcp

Overview The default installation of Apache on MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux configures an instance of the server to run apache-modperl listening on port 8200/tcp. Description MandrakeSoft produces a Linux distribution called Mandrake Linux that includes the Apache web server. The default...

Beck GmbH IPC@Chip TelnetD service ships with inadequately protected default account

Overview There is a vulnerability in the Beck IPC@CHIP that may allow an attacker to gain access to the device. Description The Beck IPC@CHIP is a single chip embedded webserver. This device also contains a telnet server that ships with an account named "Default". This account essentially grants...

Buffer Overflows in various email clients

Overview Buffer Overflows in several MIME headers affect a large number of electronic mail clients. Description A variety of electronic mail clients circa 1998 are vulnerable to buffer overflow attacks in the code that processes MIME headers. See the vendor statements referenced below for details...

Netscape fails to revalidate certificates if a user has previously acknowledged a certificate to be non-matching

Overview A flaw exists in Netscape Navigator that could allow an attacker to masquerade as a legitimate web site if the attacker can compromise the validity of certain DNS information. This is different from the problem reported in CERT Advisory CA-2000-05, but it has a similar impact. This...

sysback makes call to hostname without a fully qualified path specification

Overview sysback , shipped with AIX systems, allows local users to gain root access because of a failure to use a fully qualified path for a call to hostname. Description sysback includes a call to hostname but does not include a full path specification. Because sysback is set uid root, intruders...

Linux kernel contains local privilege escalation vulnerability (Copy Fail)

Overview A privilege escalation vulnerability has been discovered in Linux kernel versions version 4.17 released 2017 and later. Many popular distributions and Linux-based containers are affected. This vulnerability was publicly disclosed on April 29, 2026, has been assigned CVE ID CVE-2026-31431...

Multiple wireless keyboard/mouse devices use an unsafe proprietary wireless protocol

Overview Wireless keyboard and mouse devices from multiple vendors use proprietary wireless protocols that are not properly secured. Description CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data Multiple wireless input devices keyboard and mouse use a proprietary wireless protocol on the 2.4 GHz ISM...

Windows Adobe Type Manager privilege escalation vulnerability

Overview The Adobe Type Manager module contains a memory corruption vulnerability, which can allow an attacker to obtain SYSTEM privileges on an affected Windows system. Description Adobe Type Manager, which is provided by atmfd.dll, is a kernel module that is provided by Windows and provides...

drchrono Electronic Health Record (EHR) web applications vulnerable to cross-site scripting and cross-site request forgery

Overview drchrono Electronic Health Record EHR web applications allow cross-site scripting XSS and cross-site request forgery CSRF that could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive patient information. Description drchrono provides an EHR web application service at drchrono.com, onpatient.com, and...

Verizon Wireless Network Extender multiple vulnerabilities

Overview iSEC Partners has reported that the Verizon Wireless Network Extender models SCS-26UC4 and SCS-2U01 made by Samsung are susceptible to a local compromise using a custom HDMI cable. Once compromised the device can be used to eavesdrop on voice, text and data communication for mobile devic...

Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol (SCEP) does not strongly authenticate certificate requests

Overview Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol SCEP does not strongly authenticate certificate requests made by users or devices. Update March 19, 2025: Solution section has been updated. Description IETF Internet-Draft draft-nourse-scep-23 "...defines a protocol, Simple Certificate Enrollment...

ASUS RT-N56U remote password disclosure vulnerability

Overview ASUS's Wireless-N Gigabit Router RT-N56U is vulnerable to remote administrator password disclosure. Description ASUS's Wireless-N Gigabit Router RT-N56U contains a vulnerability which may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to recover the device's administrator password. An attacker...

Parodia blind SQL injection vulnerability

Overview The Parodia job board software is vulnerable to a blind SQL injection vulnerability. Parodia 6.8 and earlier versions are reported to be affected. Description Parodia is an ASP based job board application used for recruitment web sites. The Parodia software fails to properly sanitize SQL...

HP LoadRunner buffer overflow vulnerability

Overview HP LoadRunner contains a buffer overflow vulnerability when parsing Virtual User script files. Description According to HP's website: HP LoadRunner software is the industry standard for performance validation. It allows you to prevent application performance problems by detecting...

ICQ 7 fails to verify the origin of software updates

Overview ICQ 7 does not verify the origin of automatic updates which may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. Description According to ICQ's website: "ICQ, the pioneer of Instant Messaging IM, now offers the optimal integration between Instant Messaging and Social Networks with the...

Adobe Flash player code execution vulnerability

Overview Adobe Flash contains a vulnerability that may allow an attacker to run code on a system that has a vulnerable version of the Flash player installed. There are reports that this vulnerability is being actively exploited. Description The Adobe Flash Player is a player for the Flash media...

Google Gmail cross-site request forgery vulnerability

Overview According to public reports, Google Gmail contained a cross-site request forgery XSRF vulnerability that allowed attackers to create email filters that could forward mail and attachments to arbitrary email addresses. Description Google Gmail is a web-based mail service. Gmail provides...

OPeNDAP arbitrary command execution vulnerability

Overview The BES daemon in OPeNDAP server version 4 contains a vulnerability. This vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands, or upload files to a remote server. Description OPeNDAP is a software package designed to help researchers exchange data sets that are stored in...

LEAD Technologies JPEG 2000 ActiveX control buffer overflow

Overview The LEAD Technologies JPEG 2000 ActiveX control contains a buffer overflow, which can allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. Description LEAD Technologies provides imaging software for Windows. The LEAD JPEG 2000 ActiveX control, which ...

Microsoft Windows fails to properly handle malformed OLE documents

Overview A vulnerability exists in a Microsoft Windows library that is used to handle OLE documents. The complete impact of this vulnerability is not clear, but may include the execution of arbitrary code as well as a denial of service. Description Microsoft OLE documents include summary...

Microsoft Windows Print Spooler service fails to properly handle RPC requests

Overview The Microsoft Windows Print Spooler fails to properly handle malformed RPC requests. This vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition. Description The Microsoft Print Spooler service manages printing operations on a system. The Print Spooler service...

NetGear wireless driver fails to properly process specially-crafted 802.11 management frames

Overview A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Netgear WG311ND5.SYS wireless driver. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, or cause a denial-of-service condition. Description The WG311ND5.SYS driver is a wireless 802.11g device driv...

eBay Enhanced Picture Services ActiveX control buffer overflow

Overview The eBay Enhanced Picture Services EPUImageControl Class ActiveX control contains a buffer overflow vulnerability. This may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. Description ActiveXActiveX is a technology that allows programmers to...

Yahoo! Mail script injection vulnerability

Overview A script injection vulnerability exists in Yahoo! Mail. Description Yahoo! Mail is vulnerable to script injection. Specifically, Yahoo! Mail fails to properly filter the body of email messages for script code. If a remote attacker can persuade a user to open a specially crafted email...