#VU41182 Input validation error in HP-UX - CVE-2014-7877

Published: 2014-10-30 | Updated: 2020-08-10

Vulnerability identifier: #VU41182

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-7877

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
HP-UX
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Unspecified vulnerability in the kernel in HP HP-UX B.11.31 allows local users to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

HP-UX: b.11.31

External links
https://secunia.com/advisories/61196
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70808
https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031139
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98382
https://h20564.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c04491186

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.