HP-UX SharedX Unspecified File Access Vulnerability
Secunia Advisory: SA10657
Release Date: 2004-01-17
Popularity: 7,462 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: DoS
Privilege escalation
Where: Local system
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:HP-UX 11.x

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Description:
HP has reported a vulnerability in HP-UX, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) or gain unauthorised access.

The problem is that SharedX accesses files in an unspecified insecure way.

The vulnerability affects HP-UX B.11.00, B.11.11, and B.11.22.

Solution:
Apply the following patches available at:
http://www.itrc.hp.com/service/patch/mainPage.do

HP-UX B.11.00 and B.11.11:
PHSS_29338

HP-UX B.11.22:
PHSS_29550

Provided and/or discovered by:
Reported by vendor.


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