Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old local-code-execution flaw in dtterm, a terminal program on legacy HP-UX and HP Tru64 UNIX. A user who already has local access could trigger a buffer overflow using an overly long terminal-name option. The provided sources do not establish remote exploitation, active exploitation, or exact privilege level gained. Exposure is most likely limited to organizations still operating HP-UX 11.0 or HP Tru64 UNIX 4.0f through 5.1a with dtterm installed and local user access available. Modern estates without these legacy UNIX systems are unlikely to be exposed. Treat this as a legacy-platform risk, not a broad enterprise emergency. Prioritize it where affected UNIX systems still support sensitive workloads or shared user access. The main business concern is unpatched legacy infrastructure with local users, not internet-scale exploitation. Mitigation focus: Inventory HP-UX and Tru64 UNIX systems for affected versions and dtterm presence.; Review HP and Compaq advisories for the applicable vendor patch or supported workaround.; Restrict interactive local access on affected legacy hosts to trusted administrators..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- hp-dtterm(5461)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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