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Improper Input Validation

CVE-2008-3947

High
7.2/10

Summary

DCL (aka the CLI) in OpenVMS Alpha 8.3 allows local users to gain privileges via a long command line.

  • LOW
  • LOCAL
  • NONE
  • COMPLETE
  • COMPLETE
  • COMPLETE

CWE-20 - Improper Input Validation

The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published