Format string vulnerability in the finger client in HP TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS 5.x allows local users to gain privileges via format string specifiers in a (1) .plan or (2) .project file.
Weakness
The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Openvms | Hp | 5 (including) | 5 (including) |
Potential Mitigations
Related Attack Patterns
References
- http://deathrow.vistech.net/DEFCON16/VMS.PDF
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31587
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30948
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2463
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44752
- http://deathrow.vistech.net/DEFCON16/VMS.PDF
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31587
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30948
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2463
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44752