Description
Buffer overflow in CDE libDtHelp library allows local users to execute arbitrary code via (1) a modified DTHELPUSERSEARCHPATH environment variable and the Help feature, (2) DTSEARCHPATH, or (3) LOGNAME.
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
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Exploit-DB 2
- Solaris 7/8/9 CDE LibDTHelp - Local Buffer Overflow (1) EDB-713 · local · Dec 24, 2004 · verified
- Solaris 7/8/9 CDE LibDTHelp - Local Buffer Overflow (2) EDB-714 · local · Dec 24, 2004 · verified
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References
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:5141 vdb-entry signature
- HPSBUX0311-297 vendor-advisory
- 8973 vdb-entry
- 57414 vendor-advisory
- 20040825 CDE libDtHelp LOGNAME Buffer Overflow Vulnerability third-party-advisory
- VU#575804 third-party-advisory