HP System Management Homepage (SMH) before 2.1.9 for Linux, when used with Novell eDirectory, assigns the eDirectory members to the root group, which allows remote authenticated eDirectory users to gain privileges.
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34900
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2232
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018256
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24486
http://secunia.com/advisories/25689
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&objectID=c01072894