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Compaq WBEM Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Compaq WBEM Server Version Check

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote web server is affected by a buffer overflow vulnerability.

Description :

The remote host is running a Compaq Web Management server.

The remote version of this software is vulnerable to an unspecified
buffer overflow that may permit a possible hacker to execute arbitrary code
on the remote host with the rights of the web server process.

See also :

http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/8087

Solution :

Upgrade to HP HTTP Server version 5.96 or later or to the System
Management Homepage Version 2.0 or later.

Network Security Threat Level:

Critical / CVSS Base Score : 10
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:C/I:C/A:C/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 12566

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