HP-UX mediainit allows local users to perform unauthorized activities
| hp-mediainit (567) |  High Risk |
Description:
Hewlett-Packard mediainit utility could allow a local attacker to perform unauthorized activities.
Platforms Affected:
- HP, HP-UX 10.01
- HP, HP-UX 10.10
- HP, HP-UX 10.20
- HP, HP-UX 10.30
- HP, HP-UX 9.00
- HP, HP-UX 9.01
- HP, HP-UX 9.03
- HP, HP-UX 9.04
- HP, HP-UX 9.05
- HP, HP-UX 9.06
- HP, HP-UX 9.07
- HP, HP-UX 9.08
- HP, HP-UX 9.09
- HP, HP-UX 9.10
Remedy:
For HP-UX 9.x and 10.x:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in Hewlett-Packard Security Bulletin HPSBUX9710-071. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
References:
- CIAC Information Bulletin I-003, HP-UX mediainit(1) Vulnerability at http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/i-003.shtml.
- Hewlett-Packard Company Security Bulletin HPSBUX9710-071, Security Bulletin for mediainit(1) in HP-UX 9.X and 10.X at http://us-support.external.hp.com.
- CVE-1999-0326: Vulnerability in HP-UX mediainit program.
Reported:
Oct 01, 1997
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