HP-UX PHNE_29785 : HP-UX Running rpc.ypupdated, Remote Unauthorized Access (HPSBUX01002 SSRT4688 rev.2)

high Nessus Plugin ID 16874

Synopsis

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

Description

s700_800 11.00 ONC/NFS General Release/Performance Patch :

A potential security vulnerability has been found in HP-UX running rpc.ypupdated. The vulnerability could be exploited to allow remote unauthorized access.

Solution

Install patch PHNE_29785 or subsequent.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?3e2239c7

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 16874

File Name: hpux_PHNE_29785.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: 3/29/2007

Reference Information

HP: HPSBUX01002, SSRT4688, emr_na-c00908571