PT-2004-1037 · Hewlett Packard+1 · Hpsockd+1
Published
2004-12-10
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Updated
2017-07-11
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CVE-2004-0993
CVSS v2.0
10
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
hpsockd versions prior to 0.6
Description
The issue concerns multiple vulnerabilities in the hpsockd package of the Debian GNU/Linux operating system, which can be exploited remotely to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information. A buffer overflow in hpsockd allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, potentially leading to the execution of arbitrary code.
Recommendations
For versions prior to 0.6, update to version 0.6 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the hpsockd service to minimize the risk of exploitation.
Fix
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Debian
Hpsockd