HP-UX PHCO_29682 : HP-UX Running newgrp(1), Local Privilege Elevation (HPSBUX01102 SSRT4687 rev.2)

high Nessus Plugin ID 16615

Synopsis

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

Description

s700_800 11.00 cumulative newgrp(1) patch :

A potential vulnerability has been identified with the HP-UX newgrp(1) command that may allow authorized users to elevate privileges.

Solution

Install patch PHCO_29682 or subsequent.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?23437f2e

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 16615

File Name: hpux_PHCO_29682.nasl

Version: 1.13

Type: local

Published: 2/16/2005

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: 3/22/2007

Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/14/2004

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2004-1328

HP: HPSBUX01102, SSRT4687, emr_na-c00898954