HP-UX su(1) LDAP netgroup feature privilege escalation
| hpux-su-ldap-privilege-escalation (25691) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
HP-UX could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by an unspecified vulnerability that can occur when su(1) is used with the LDAP netgroup feature.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
Remedy:
Refer to Hewlett-Packard Company Security Bulletin HPSBUX02111 SSRT061132 for patch information. See References.
References:
- Hewlett-Packard Company Security Bulletin HPSBUX02111 SSRT061132: HP-UX su(1) Local Unauthorized Access.
- ASA-2006-092: HP-UX su Local Unauthorized Access (HPSBUX02111)
- BID-17400: HP-UX SU Local Unauthorized Access Vulnerability
- CVE-2006-1689: Unspecified vulnerability in su in HP HP-UX B.11.11, when using the LDAP netgroup feature, allows local users to gain unspecified access.
- SA19560: HP-UX Unspecified "su" LDAP Netgroup Vulnerability
- SECTRACK ID: 1015874: HP-UX su LDAP Netgroup Bug Lets Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges
- VUPEN/ADV-2006-1272: HP-UX su Utility and LDAP Netgroup Local Unauthorized Access Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- HP HP-UX B.11.11
Reported:
Apr 06, 2006
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