HP-UX PHSS_31987 : HP-UX stmkfont Local Unauthorized Privileged Access (HPSBUX01088 SSRT4807 rev.2)

high Nessus Plugin ID 16637

Synopsis

The remote HP-UX host is missing a security-related patch.

Description

s700_800 11.00 X Font Server Patch :

A potential security vulnerability has been reported with the HP-UX stmkfont program. This vulnerability can be exploited to allow local unauthorized access to resources owned by group 'bin.'.

Solution

Install patch PHSS_31987 or subsequent.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?71ae34fe

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 16637

File Name: hpux_PHSS_31987.nasl

Version: 1.11

Type: local

Published: 2/16/2005

Updated: 1/11/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.2

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:hp:hp-ux

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/HP-UX/version, Host/HP-UX/swlist

Patch Publication Date: 3/19/2007

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2004-0965

HP: HPSBUX01088, SSRT4807, emr_na-c00901390