CVE-2008-3940 Information

Description

Format string vulnerability in the finger client in HP TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS 5.x allows local users to gain privileges via format string specifiers in a (1) .plan or (2) .project file.

Reference

http://deathrow.vistech.net/DEFCON16/VMS.PDF http://secunia.com/advisories/31587 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30948 http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2463 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44752