HP-UX Running X Font Server(xfs) Software, Remote Execution of Arbitrary Code (HPSBUX02303)

Original Release Date: February 6, 2008
Last Revised: February 6, 2008
Number: ASA-2008-051
Risk Level: Low
Advisory Version: 1.0
Advisory Status: Final

1. Overview:

Title: HP-UX Running X Font Server(xfs) Software, Remote Execution of Arbitrary Code (HPSBUX02303)
Potential Impact: Remote Execution of Arbitrary Code
Summary: A potential security vulnerability has been identified in X Font Server which may allow remote execution of arbitrary code. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the name CVE-2007-4990 to this issue.
Affected Versions: HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23, and B.11.31 running X Font Server

2. Avaya System Products with HP-UX running X Font Server :

Product: Affected Version(s): Risk Level: Actions:
Avaya Predictive Dialer All versions running HP-UX B11.11 Low install PHSS_37224 or subsequent
Avaya Proactive Contact 3.0 Low install PHSS_37224 or subsequent

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5. Revision History:

V 1.0 - February 6, 2008 - Initial Statement issued.

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