HP-UX PHSS_34159 : HP-UX Running xterm Local Unauthorized Access (HPSBUX02075 SSRT051074 rev.5)

high Nessus Plugin ID 21553

Synopsis

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

Description

s700_800 11.23 XClients Patch :

A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX running xterm. The vulnerability could be exploited by a local user to gain unauthorized access.

Solution

Install patch PHSS_34159 or subsequent.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?87667e9c

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 21553

File Name: hpux_PHSS_34159.nasl

Version: 1.14

Type: local

Published: 5/13/2006

Updated: 1/11/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.2

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

Patch Publication Date: 2/23/2006

Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/14/2005

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2005-3779

HP: HPSBUX02075, SSRT051074, emr_na-c00555516