HPSBUX02162 dtmail local execution of arbitrary code

Original Release Date: October 26, 2006
Last Revised: October 26, 2006
Number: ASA-2006-239
Risk Level: None
Advisory Version: 1.0
Advisory Status: Final

1. Overview:

Title: HPSBUX02162 SSRT061223 rev.1 - HP-UX Running dtmail, Local Execution of Arbitrary Code
Potential Impact:Local Execution of Arbitrary Code
Summary: A buffer overflow in the dtmail application could be exploited by a local attacker, when using the -a flag, to execute arbitrary code. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the name CVE-2006-5452 to this issue.
Affected Versions: HP-UX B.11.23, B.11.11, and B.11.00

No Avaya system products are vulnerable, as dtmail is not installed by default.

2. Avaya System Products with HP-UX running dtmail: none

3. Additional Information:

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5. Revision History:

V 1.0 - October 26, 2006 - Initial Statement issued.

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