HP-UX PHCO_36003 : HP-UX Running logins(1M), Remote Unauthorized Access (HPSBUX02259 SSRT071439 rev.1)

high Nessus Plugin ID 26121

Synopsis

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

Description

s700_800 11.31 logins(1M) cumulative patch :

A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HP-UX running the logins(1M) command. This command incorrectly reports password status. As a result password issues may not be detected, allowing remote unauthorized access.

Solution

Install patch PHCO_36003 or subsequent.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?cc4123f0

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 26121

File Name: hpux_PHCO_36003.nasl

Version: 1.15

Type: local

Published: 9/25/2007

Updated: 1/11/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 9

Temporal Score: 6.7

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/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

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 9/18/2007

Vulnerability Publication Date: 9/18/2007

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2007-5008

BID: 25740

CWE: 287

HP: HPSBUX02259, SSRT071439, emr_na-c01167886