CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0965

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The vulnerability in the stmkfont tool in HP-UX B.11.00 through B.11.23 relies on the user-specified PATH when executing certain commands, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by modifying the PATH environment variable to point to malicious programs.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves potential privilege escalation by a local user who can execute arbitrary code in the context of the stmkfont process, possibly leading to full system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately update the HP-UX system to a version where this vulnerability is fixed, or apply the appropriate patches from the vendor. As a temporary mitigation, restrict access to the stmkfont tool and control the PATH variable for users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

stmkfont in HP-UX B.11.00 through B.11.23 relies on the user-specified PATH when executing certain commands, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by modifying the PATH environment variable to point to malicious programs.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS