HP DECnet-Plus OpenVMS 'OSIT$NAMES' Security Bypass Weakness

BID:32711

Info

HP DECnet-Plus OpenVMS 'OSIT$NAMES' Security Bypass Weakness

Bugtraq ID: 32711
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2008-5417
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Dec 05 2008 12:00AM
Updated: Dec 12 2008 04:11AM
Credit: HP
Vulnerable: HP DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS VAX 7.3
HP DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS ALPHA 7.3-2
Not Vulnerable: HP DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS 8.3 ECO03

Discussion

HP DECnet-Plus OpenVMS 'OSIT$NAMES' Security Bypass Weakness

HP DECnet-Plus OpenVMS is prone to a security-bypass weakness.

Attackers may be able to bypass certain security restrictions and make changes to the 'OSIT$NAMES' table without having the appropriate privileges.

Versions prior to HP DECnet-Plus OpenVMS V8.3 ECO03 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

HP DECnet-Plus OpenVMS 'OSIT$NAMES' Security Bypass Weakness

Attackers can exploit this issue using readily available tools.

Solution / Fix

HP DECnet-Plus OpenVMS 'OSIT$NAMES' Security Bypass Weakness

Solution:
The vendor has released updates. Please see the references for details.

References

HP DECnet-Plus OpenVMS 'OSIT$NAMES' Security Bypass Weakness

References:

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