HP Tru64 UNIX ARP packet denial of service
| tru64-arp-packet-dos (10090) |  Low Risk |
Description:
Hewlett-Packard (formerly Compaq) Tru64 UNIX is vulnerable to a denial of service attack, caused by a vulnerability regarding the handling of Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) packets. A remote attacker could potentially hijack ARP packets to create a denial of service against certain users.
Platforms Affected:
- Compaq, Tru64 4.0g
- Compaq, Tru64 5.0a
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in Compaq SECURITY BULLETIN SSRT-547. See References.
Consequences:
Denial of Service
References:
- Compaq SECURITY BULLETIN SSRT-547, HP Tru64 UNIX Potential Security Vulnerabilities TCP/IP, FTPD, ARP at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/tru64/2002-q3/0017.html.
- BID-5687: Unspecified Tru64 ARP Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-1475: Unknown vulnerability in the ARP component for HP Tru64 UNIX 4.0f, 4.0g, and 5.0a allows remote attackers to take over packets destined for another host and cause a denial of service.
Reported:
Sep 10, 2002
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