HP-UX rlpdaemon allows an attacker to create log files
| hp-rlpd-create-log (7729) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
The rlpdaemon in HP-UX could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges. A local attacker can create arbitrary files on the system if the rlpdaemon is executed using the -i, -l, and -L flags. By default, the rlpdaemon is setuid root.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
Remedy:
For HP-UX 10.20:
Apply the PHCO_25109 patch, as listed in Hewlett-Packard Security Bulletin HPSBUX0111-176. See References.
For HP-UX 11.00:
Apply the PHCO_25110 patch, as listed in Hewlett-Packard Security Bulletin HPSBUX0111-176. See References.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Fri Dec 14 2001 - 22:48:47 CST: HP-UX setuid rlpdaemon induced to make illicit file writes.
- Hewlett-Packard Company Security Bulletin HPSBUX0111-176: Sec. Vulnerability in rlpdaemon. (From SecurityFocus archive.)
- BID-3701: HP-UX RLPDaemon Arbitrary Log File Creation Vulnerability
- CVE-2001-1198: RLPDaemon in HP-UX 10.20 and 11.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and gain privileges by specifying the target file in the -L option.
- OSVDB ID: 9624: HP-UX RLPDaemon -L Option Arbitrary File Overwrite Privilege Escalation
Platforms Affected:
- HP HP-UX 10.20
- HP HP-UX 11.00
Reported:
Dec 15, 2001
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