HP-UX passwd(1) password file corruption
| hp-passwd-dos (8939) |  Low Risk |
Description:
HP 9000 series servers running HP-UX could allow a local attacker to corrupt the password file. A local attacker could use the passwd(1) command to corrupt the password file and possibly cause a denial of service.
Consequences:
Denial of Service
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in Hewlett-Packard Company Security Bulletin HPSBUX0204-191. See References.
References:
- Hewlett-Packard Company Security Bulletin HPSBUX0204-191: Sec. Vulnerability in passwd(1). (From Neohapsis archive)
- BID-4582: HP-UX Password File Corruption Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-0577: Vulnerability in passwd for HP-UX 11.00 and 11.11 allows local users to corrupt the password file and cause a denial of service.
- OSVDB ID: 9628: HP-UX passwd Password File Corruption Local DoS
- US-CERT VU#977779: HP-UX passwd utility may corrupt password file
Platforms Affected:
- HP HP-UX 11.00
- HP HP-UX 11.04
- HP HP-UX 11.11
Reported:
Apr 23, 2002
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