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CVE-2005-3277: The LPD service in HP-UX 10.20 11.11 (11i) and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code vi...

The LPD service in HP-UX 10.20 11.11 (11i) and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters ("`" or single backquote) in a request that is not properly handled when an error occurs, as demonstrated by killing the connection, a different vulnerability than CVE-2002-1473.

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CVE-2005-3277 affects the LPD printing service on older HP-UX releases. A remote attacker could cause the service to mishandle a crafted request during an error condition and execute arbitrary code. This matters mainly where legacy HP-UX systems still expose LPD to untrusted networks. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments running HP-UX 10.20, HP-UX 11.11 (11i), or earlier with LPD enabled and reachable. Internet exposure would raise urgency, but the provided sources do not quantify prevalence. Prioritize any externally reachable or business-critical HP-UX systems first. This is an old vulnerability, but remote code execution against legacy infrastructure can create outsized operational risk when systems are unsupported or poorly segmented. Mitigation focus: Identify HP-UX hosts running LPD, especially 10.20, 11.11, or earlier.; Check HP or vendor guidance for applicable fixes or supported upgrade paths.; Disable LPD where it is not operationally required..

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