HP-UX PHSS_30479 : HP-UX XFree86, Remote Unauthorized Privileged Access, Execution of Arbitrary Code (HPSBUX01018 SSRT4692 rev.2)

high Nessus Plugin ID 17523

Synopsis

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

Description

s700_800 11.22 X11 Font Library Patch :

A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP UX, where a buffer overflow in XFree86 could be remotely exploited to gain unauthorized privileged access.

Solution

Install patch PHSS_30479 or subsequent.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?010510e2

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 17523

File Name: hpux_PHSS_30479.nasl

Version: 1.12

Type: local

Published: 3/18/2005

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: 4/12/2007

Vulnerability Publication Date: 4/12/2007

Reference Information

HP: HPSBUX01018, SSRT4692, emr_na-c00957781