Description
Buffer overflow in HPUX passwd command allows local users to gain root privileges via a command line option.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Various Sources vendor-advisory
x_refsource_hp
http://www1.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=HPSBUX9701-045
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/6415
Scores
EPSS
0.0007
EPSS Percentile
21.5%
Details
Status
published
Products (2)
hp/hp-ux
9
hp/hp-ux
10
Published
May 14, 1997
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026