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HP-UX PHKL_34406 : HP-UX Local Denial of Service (DoS) (HPSBUX02120 SSRT051057 rev.2)

low Nessus Plugin ID 21652

Synopsis

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

Description

s700_800 11.00 Timers disabling, early SIGXCPU :

A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the HP-UX kernel. The potential vulnerability could be exploited by a local authorized user to create a Denial of Service (DoS).

Solution

Install patch PHKL_34406 or subsequent.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?cfa0b4d0

Plugin Details

Severity: Low

ID: 21652

File Name: hpux_PHKL_34406.nasl

Version: 1.15

Type: local

Published: 6/6/2006

Updated: 1/11/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.6

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Low

Base Score: 2.1

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

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: 3/22/2006

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2006-2551

HP: HPSBUX02120, SSRT051057, emr_na-c00676467