#VU41953 Input validation error in HP-UX - CVE-2013-6200

Vulnerability identifier: #VU41953

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-6200

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP

Description

The vulnerability allows a local #AU# to read and manipulate data.

Unspecified vulnerability in m4 in HP HP-UX B.11.23 and B.11.31 allows local users to obtain sensitive information or modify data via unknown vectors.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

HP-UX: b.11.23 - b.11.31

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External links
https://h20564.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c04103553

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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