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HP-UX PHKL_33714 : HP-UX Running on Itanium Platforms Local Denial of Service (DoS) (HPSBUX01233 SSRT5975 rev.2)

low Nessus Plugin ID 20038

Synopsis

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

Description

s700_800 11.23 exec(2) and setrlimit(2) system call fix :

A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX running on Itanium platforms where, under certain conditions, a specific stack size prevents proper operation. This vulnerability could be exploited by a local authorized user to create a Denial of Service (DoS).

Solution

Install patch PHKL_33714 or subsequent.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?8627456a

Plugin Details

Severity: Low

ID: 20038

File Name: hpux_PHKL_33714.nasl

Version: 1.14

Type: local

Published: 10/19/2005

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: 9/29/2005

Vulnerability Publication Date: 10/14/2005

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2005-3295

HP: HPSBUX01233, SSRT5975, emr_na-c00587134