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CVE-1999-0688: Buffer overflows in HP Software Distributor (SD) for HPUX 10.x and 11.x.

Buffer overflows in HP Software Distributor (SD) for HPUX 10.x and 11.x.

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CVE-1999-0688 describes buffer overflows in HP Software Distributor on HP-UX 10.x and 11.x. The supplied sources do not include severity scoring, affected component detail, exploit evidence, or patch text, so business urgency depends on whether legacy HP-UX systems remain in use. Exposure is likely limited to legacy HP-UX 10.x or 11.x systems with HP Software Distributor installed or reachable by users. Modern non-HP-UX environments are not indicated as affected by the supplied sources. Treat this as a legacy-platform risk item. It deserves attention where HP-UX still supports business-critical operations, but the supplied evidence does not justify claiming active exploitation or critical severity. Mitigation focus: Inventory HP-UX 10.x and 11.x systems and identify Software Distributor usage.; Review HP advisory HPSBUX9907-101 for official fixes or workarounds.; Contact HPE support if the legacy advisory is unavailable..

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