HP-UX Running rpc.yppasswdd, Remote Denial of Service (DoS) (HPSBUX02295)

Original Release Date: January 11, 2008
Last Revised: January 11, 2008
Number: ASA-2008-024
Risk Level: Low
Advisory Version: 1.0
Advisory Status: Final

1. Overview:

Title: HP-UX Running rpc.yppasswdd, Remote Denial of Service (DoS) (HPSBUX02295) 12-20-2007
Potential Impact: Remote Denial of Service (DoS)
Summary: A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX running rpc.yppasswdd. The vulnerability could be exploited remotely to create a denial of service (DoS). The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the name CVE-2007-6419 to this issue.
Affected Versions: HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23 and B.11.31 running rpc.yppasswdd.

2. Avaya System Products with HP-UX running rpc.yppasswdd, Remote Denial of Service (DoS) :

Product: Affected Version(s): Risk Level: Actions:
Avaya Predictive Dialer HP-UX B.11.11 Low Install patch PHNE_36168 or subsequent
Avaya Proactive Contact HP-UX B.11.11 Low Install patch PHNE_36168 or subsequent

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5. Revision History:

V 1.0 - January 11, 2008 - Initial Statement issued.

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