HP Secure OS Software for Linux TLCompAdd Unauthorized File Access Vulnerability

BID:5465

Info

HP Secure OS Software for Linux TLCompAdd Unauthorized File Access Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 5465
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Aug 14 2002 12:00AM
Updated: Aug 14 2002 12:00AM
Credit: Published in Hewlett-Packard Security Bulletin HPSBTL0208-059.
Vulnerable: HP Secure OS software for Linux 1.0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

HP Secure OS Software for Linux TLCompAdd Unauthorized File Access Vulnerability

The tlcompadd command included with HP Secure OS Software for Linux can be used to add named compartments, used to restrict the privileges of system processes. A vulnerability has been reported in some versions of this utility.

Reportedly, Mandatory Access Control (MAC) restrictions on the tlcompadd utility are insufficient. Exploitation may allow a local user to gain unauthorized access to files.

Exploit / POC

HP Secure OS Software for Linux TLCompAdd Unauthorized File 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] <mailto:[email protected]>.

Solution / Fix

HP Secure OS Software for Linux TLCompAdd Unauthorized File Access Vulnerability

Solution:
A patch is available:


HP Secure OS software for Linux 1.0

References

HP Secure OS Software for Linux TLCompAdd Unauthorized File Access Vulnerability

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