CVE-2005-3277Hp-Ux Vulnerability
The LPD service in HP-UX 10.20 11.11 (11i) and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters ("" or single backquote) in a request that is not properly handled when an error occurs, as demonstrated by killing the connection, a different…
Published Oct 21, 2005 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2005-3277 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Hp-Ux.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
22%
Higher than 97.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
37/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
The LPD service in HP-UX 10.20 11.11 (11i) and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters ("" or single backquote) in a request that is not properly handled when an error occurs, as demonstrated by killing the connection, a different vulnerability than CVE-2002-1473.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Hp-UxHp | 10.20, 11.00, 11.11 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 21, 2005
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- advisoryfrsirt.com · 20051019.hpux_lpd_exec.pm.php
- exploitExploitDB-1261
- exploit15136
- otherarchives.neohapsis.com · 0064.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
The LPD service in HP-UX 10.20 11.11 (11i) and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters ("" or single backquote) in a request that is not properly handled when an error occurs, as demonstrated by killing the connection, a different vulnerability than CVE-2002-1473.
Affected: Hp-Ux versions 10.20, 11.00, 11.11. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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