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HP-UX rpc.yppasswdd Unspecified Denial of Service Vulnerability
Secunia Advisory: SA28191
Release Date: 2007-12-21
Popularity: 5,924 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: DoS
Where: From local network
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:HP-UX 11.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2007-6419


Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in HP-UX, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service).

The vulnerability is caused due to an unspecified error and can be exploited to crash the rpc.yppasswdd process. No further information is currently available.

The vulnerability affects HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23 and B.11.31.

Solution:
Apply patches.

HP-UX B.11.11:
Install PHNE_36168 or subsequent.

HP-UX B.11.23:
Install PHNE_36260 or subsequent.

HP-UX B.11.31:
Install PHNE_36449 or subsequent.

Provided and/or discovered by:
Reported by the vendor.

Original Advisory:
HPSBUX02295 SSRT071333:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01294324


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