HP-UX PHNE_22722 : HP-UX running xntpd(1M), Remote Execution of Arbitrary Commands, Increased Privilege (HPSBUX00148 SSRT071379 rev.4)

high Nessus Plugin ID 16991

Synopsis

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

Description

s700_800 11.11 NTP timeservices upgrade plus utilities :

The HP-UX NTP daemon (xntpd) contains an exploitable vulnerability.

Solution

Install patch PHNE_22722 or subsequent.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?f12664c5

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 16991

File Name: hpux_PHNE_22722.nasl

Version: 1.18

Type: local

Published: 2/16/2005

Updated: 1/11/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

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: 5/8/2001

Vulnerability Publication Date: 5/8/2001

Reference Information

HP: HPSBUX00148, SSRT071379, emr_na-c00994050