HP-UX SU Local Unauthorized Access Vulnerability

BID:17400

Info

HP-UX SU Local Unauthorized Access Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 17400
Class: Access Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2006-1689
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Apr 06 2006 12:00AM
Updated: Jun 27 2007 08:28PM
Credit: Reported by the vendor.
Vulnerable: HP HP-UX B.11.11
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

HP-UX SU Local Unauthorized Access Vulnerability

HP-UX su(1) is prone to a local unauthorized-access vulnerability.

Exploiting this issue may allow attackers to gain elevated privileges. This may facilitate the complete compromise of affected computers.

HP-UX B.11.11 is vulnerable to this issue.

Exploit / POC

HP-UX SU Local Unauthorized Access Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected]

Solution / Fix

HP-UX SU Local Unauthorized Access Vulnerability

Solution:
HP has released advisory HPSBUX02111 (SSRT061132 HP-UX su(1) Local Unauthorized Access) to address this issue. Please see the references for more information.

References

HP-UX SU Local Unauthorized Access Vulnerability

References:
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