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CVE-2003-1461

Buffer overflow in rwrite for HP-UX 11.0 could allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a long argument.

Public exploit code

Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.

Impact

Buffer overflow in rwrite for HP-UX 11.0 could allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a long argument. NOTE: the vendor was unable to reproduce the problem on a system that had been patched for an lp vulnerability (CVE-2002-1473).

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
HpHp-Ux
Version 11.00

Weakness classification

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