Title: OpenVMS DECWindows Motif Server Vulnerability
Severity: MODERATE
Description:
OpenVMS is a mainframe-like operating system originally distributed by DEC, and maintained by Compaq.
A problem has been discovered in the operating system. The problem could lead to a local user gaining access to privileged information.
DECWindows Motif Server contains a vulnerability that makes it possible for a local user to gain unauthorized access to information or system resources on a vulnerable machine. The problem is local, and therefore may only be exploited from an existing users account.
This vulnerability affects only those OpenVMS systems with DECWindows Motif Server installed.
Affected Products:
- Compaq OpenVMS 6.2.0 VAX
- Compaq OpenVMS 6.2.0 alpha
- Compaq OpenVMS 7.1.0 -2 Alpha
- Compaq OpenVMS 7.1.0 VAX
- Compaq OpenVMS 7.2.0 -1H1 Alpha
- Compaq OpenVMS 7.2.0 -2 Alpha
- Compaq OpenVMS 7.2.0 VAX
- Compaq OpenVMS 7.3.0 Alpha
- Compaq OpenVMS 7.3.0 VAX
- Compaq SEVMS 6.2.0 VAX
- Compaq SEVMS 6.2.0 alpha
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