HP-UX PHKL_27536 : HP-UX running ptrace(2), Local Denial of Service (DoS) (HPSBUX00206 SSRT071397 rev.2)

high Nessus Plugin ID 17111

Synopsis

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

Description

s700_800 11.04 (VVOS) Corrected ref to thread reg state :

Improper use of ptrace(2) could panic the system.

Solution

Install patch PHKL_27536 or subsequent.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?4d760de2

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 17111

File Name: hpux_PHKL_27536.nasl

Version: 1.11

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: 4/26/2007

Reference Information

HP: HPSBUX00206, SSRT071397, emr_na-c01035655