HP-UX PHNE_33412 : HP-UX Running ftpd Remote Denial of Service (DoS) (HPSBUX02092 SSRT5971 rev.2)

low Nessus Plugin ID 20803

Synopsis

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

Description

s700_800 11.11 ftpd(1M) and ftp(1) patch :

A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX running ftpd. The vulnerability could be exploited by a remote unauthorized user to cause ftpd to become unresponsive, leading to a Denial fo Service (DoS).

Solution

Install patch PHNE_33412 or subsequent.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?45d34ec8

Plugin Details

Severity: Low

ID: 20803

File Name: hpux_PHNE_33412.nasl

Version: 1.19

Type: local

Published: 1/24/2006

Updated: 1/11/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.6

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Low

Base Score: 1.7

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/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: 10/17/2005

Vulnerability Publication Date: 9/19/2005

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2005-2993

HP: HPSBUX02092, SSRT5971, emr_na-c00592668