HP-UX PHCO_23900 : HP-UX running login(1), Local Increased Privilege (HPSBUX00160 SSRT071385 rev.3)

high Nessus Plugin ID 16984

Synopsis

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

Description

s700_800 11.11 login cumulative patch :

The login(1) command allows restricted shell users to circumvent security checks.

Solution

Install patch PHCO_23900 or subsequent.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?846396e1

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 16984

File Name: hpux_PHCO_23900.nasl

Version: 1.13

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: 4/19/2007

Reference Information

HP: HPSBUX00160, SSRT071385, emr_na-c00994275