Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
CVE-2008-3940
Summary
Format string vulnerability in the finger client in HP TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS 5.x allows local users to gain privileges via format string specifiers in a (1) .plan or (2) .project file.
- MEDIUM
- LOCAL
- NONE
- PARTIAL
- PARTIAL
- PARTIAL
CWE-134 - Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
The software uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source.
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Advisory Timeline
- Published
