Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old but serious remote code execution issue in the CDE ToolTalk RPC database server. A remote attacker could trigger a buffer overflow through the _TT_CREATE_FILE procedure. Business urgency depends on whether legacy Unix systems still expose rpc.ttdbserverd. Exposure is most likely on legacy Unix hosts running CDE ToolTalk services. The bundle cites multi-vendor advisories, including HP, IBM AIX, Sun, CERT, and OVAL definitions, but does not provide a complete affected-version matrix. Prioritize discovery first. This CVE is old, but remote code execution against legacy infrastructure can create disproportionate risk if forgotten systems remain reachable. Mitigation focus: Inventory legacy Unix systems for CDE ToolTalk rpc.ttdbserverd exposure.; Review CERT and vendor advisories for applicable patches or configuration guidance.; Apply relevant vendor fixes where supported by the platform owner..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:177CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:192CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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