Technical Description

A vulnerability has been identified in HP-UX, which could be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This issue is caused by an error in X Font Server (xfs). For additional information, see : VUPEN/ADV-2007-3337

Affected Products

HP-UX B.11.11
HP-UX B.11.23
HP-UX B.11.31

Solution

HP-UX B.11.11 - Apply PHSS_37224 or subsequent
HP-UX B.11.23 - Apply PHSS_37225 or subsequent
HP-UX B.11.31 - Apply PHSS_37226 or subsequent

References

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0149
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01323725

ChangeLog

2008-01-16 : Initial release

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