Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old HP-UX 11.0 local buffer overflow report affecting rwrite. A user who already has local access may be able to run arbitrary code by supplying an overly long argument. The vendor reportedly could not reproduce it on a system patched for a related lp vulnerability. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy HP-UX 11.0 systems where rwrite is present and local users can execute it. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated by the source bundle. Prioritize this if HP-UX 11.0 remains in production, especially shared systems with many local users. It is not supported as an internet-wide emergency by the provided sources, but legacy local code-execution risks can still matter on critical systems. Mitigation focus: Inventory any remaining HP-UX 11.0 hosts and their rwrite installation state.; Check HP/HPE guidance and patch history for rwrite and CVE-2002-1473.; Apply relevant vendor-supported HP-UX patches where available..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:4897CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- hp-rwrite-bo(11919)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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