A new security and support alert from Hewlitt-Packard has been issued regarding Software Distributor (SD) and is described as follows.
HPSBUX02089 SSRT5983 rev.1 - HP-UX Running Software Distributor (SD)
Remote Unauthorized Access
IMPACT: The vulnerability could be exploited by a remote user to gain
unauthorized access.
SUMMARY: A potential vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX running
Software Distributor (SD)
programs.
AFFECTED SOFTWARE:This vulnerability affects only HP-UX B.11.11.
URL:
http://www1.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?admit=-682735245+1136955847754+28353475&docId=c00583199.
Certain versions of the Avaya� Predictive Dialer System (PDS) are affected by this vulnerability. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project has assigned the name CVE-2005-4451 to this issue.
| Product: | Affected S/w Version(s): | Actions: |
|---|---|---|
| Predictive Dialer System (PDS) | PDS v12, APC 3.0 | Avaya recommends that customers follow the recommended actions supplied by HP and install patch B.11.11 - PHCO_33822 or subsequent |
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V 1.0 - January 10, 2006 - Initial Statement issued.
V 2.0 - February 17, 2006 - Minor Formatting Changes made.
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