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CVE-2010-1039

10.0 · HIGH

Format string vulnerability in the _msgout function in rpc.pcnfsd in IBM AIX 6.1, 5.3, and earlier; IBM VIOS 2.1, 1.5, and earlier; NFS/ONCplus B.11.31_09 and earlier on HP HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23,…

Published May 20, 2010hpCWE-134EPSS 20.17%

Overview

CVE-2010-1039 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting hp nfs\/oncplus. It was published on May 20, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Format string vulnerability in the _msgout function in rpc.pcnfsd in IBM AIX 6.1, 5.3, and earlier; IBM VIOS 2.1, 1.5, and earlier; NFS/ONCplus B.11.31_09 and earlier on HP HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23, and B.11.31; and SGI IRIX 6.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an RPC request containing format string specifiers in an invalid directory name.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hp. Update nfs\/oncplus to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
hpnfs\/oncplus0Affected
ibmaix0Affected
ibmvios0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1039?

CVE-2010-1039 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting hp nfs\/oncplus. It was published on May 20, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-1039?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-1039?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hp. Update nfs\/oncplus to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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