HP-UX PHCO_21534 : HPSBUX0005-113 Sec. Vulnerability with shutdown command (rev.1)

high Nessus Plugin ID 16550

Synopsis

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

Description

s700_800 11.00 patch for shutdown(1M) :

shutdown(1M) improperly handles input variables.

Solution

Install patch PHCO_21534 or subsequent.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 16550

File Name: hpux_PHCO_21534.nasl

Version: 1.12

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: 5/3/2000

Reference Information

HP: HPSBUX0005