HP-UX useradd command security bypass
| hpux-useradd-security-bypass (42523) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
An unspecified vulnerability in HP-UX, when running the useradd command, could allow a local attacker to bypass security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to files or directories.
Platforms Affected:
- HP, HP-UX B.11.11
- HP, HP-UX B.11.23
- HP, HP-UX B.11.31
Remedy:
Refer to HPSBUX02335 SSRT071454 rev.1 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
Consequences:
Bypass Security
References:
- HPSBUX02335 SSRT071454 rev.1, HP-UX Running useradd(1M), Local Unauthorized Access at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&objectID=c01455884.
- ASA-2008-228: HP-UX Running useradd(1M) Local Unauthorized Access (HPSBUX02335)
- BID-29286: HP-UX 'useradd' Security Bypass Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-1660: Unspecified vulnerability in useradd on HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23, and B.11.31 allows local users to access arbitrary files and directories via unspecified vectors.
- SA30308: HP-UX useradd Security Bypass
- SECTRACK ID: 1020045: HP-UX addpath Bug Lets Local Users Access Files on the System
- VUPEN/ADV-2008-1570: HP-UX useradd Command Local Security Bypass Vulnerability
Reported:
May 19, 2008
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