CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-6867

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The vertica-udx-zygote process in HP Vertica 7.1.1 UDx does not require authentication, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted packet.

Risk Assessment

The lack of authentication in this process poses a serious security risk, enabling attackers to remotely take control of the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to implement authentication mechanisms and monitor network traffic to detect suspicious activities.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The vertica-udx-zygote process in HP Vertica 7.1.1 UDx does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted packet, aka ZDI-CAN-2914.

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