A vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Hewlett-Packard HP-UX operating system. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the function sw_rpc_agent_init (opcode 0x04) defined in swagentd. Specific malformed arguments can cause function pointers to be overwritten and thereby result in arbitrary code execution.
Vendor Response:
Hewlett-Packard has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found in HP document ID #SB2294r1.
Disclosure Timeline:
2007.07.20 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
2007.12.17 - Coordinated public release of advisory