CVE-2003-1375 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the wall utility on HP-UX systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-1375?
CVE-2003-1375 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Hp Hp-Ux, published on 19 Oct 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in wall for HP-UX 10.20 through 11.11 may allow local users to execute arbitrary code by calling wall with a large file as an argument.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-1375?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hp Hp-Ux.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1375?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-1375 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2003-1375 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-1375 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Hp Hp-Ux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3jpg-j7r7-3wm6.