HP-UX LDAP unspecified privilege escalation

hpux-ldap-unspecified-privilege-escalation (42265) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

An unspecified vulnerability in HP-UX, when running in LDAP mode, could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability using unknown attack vectors to gain unauthorized access to the system.

Platforms Affected:

  • HP, HP-UX B.11.11
  • HP, HP-UX B.11.23
  • HP, HP-UX B.11.31
  • HP, LDAP-UX Integration B.04.10
  • HP, LDAP-UX Integration B.04.11
  • HP, LDAP-UX Integration B.04.12
  • HP, LDAP-UX Integration B.04.13
  • HP, LDAP-UX Integration B.04.14
  • HP, LDAP-UX Integration B.04.15

Remedy:

Refer to HPSBUX02330 SSRT080053 rev.1 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Privileges

References:

Reported:

May 06, 2008

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