HP Tru64 UNIX dop command privilege escalation
| hp-dop-privilege-escalation (34175) |  High Risk |
Description:
HP Tru64 UNIX running the dop command, could allow a local authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system with root privileges.
Platforms Affected:
- Compaq, Tru64 5.1a_pk6
- Compaq, Tru64 5.1b3
- Compaq, Tru64 5.1b4
Remedy:
Refer to HPSBTU02211 SSRT071326 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
References:
- HPSBTU02211 SSRT071326, HP Tru64 UNIX Running the dop command, Local Execution of Arbitrary Code with Privilege Elevation at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01036871.
- BID-23881: HP Tru64 DOP Command Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- CVE-2007-2553: Unspecified vulnerability in dop in HP Tru64 UNIX 5.1B-4, 5.1B-3, and 5.1A PK6 allows local users to gain privileges via a large amount of data in the environment, as demonstrated by a long environment variable.
- SA25197: HP Tru64 UNIX "dop" Command Privilege Escalation
- SECTRACK ID: 1018021: HP Tru64 `dop` Command Lets Local Users Gain Root Privileges
- VUPEN/ADV-2007-1715: HP Tru64 UNIX dop Command Unspecified Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Reported:
May 01, 2007
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