CVE-2005-3277

Name: CVE-2005-3277
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-10-21T18:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 18.93%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-3277 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 18.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

18.93%

96.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Hp-Ux	10.20
Hp	Hp-Ux	11.00
Hp	Hp-Ux	11.11

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 21, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3277?

How severe is CVE-2005-3277?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3277 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3277?

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Source: NVD / NIST