Description
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.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 4.4/10
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://deathrow.vistech.net/DEFCON16/VMS.PDF
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31587Vendor Advisory
- 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/31587Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30948
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2463
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44752
Timeline
- Published
- Sep 5, 2008
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified