HP-UX PHSS_32966 : HP-UX Running Xserver Local Execution of Arbitrary Code, Privilege Elevation (HPSBUX02137 SSRT051024 rev.1)

medium Nessus Plugin ID 22179

Synopsis

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

Description

s700_800 11.11 Xserver cumulative patch :

A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the Xserver running on HP-UX. The vulnerability could be exploited by a local user to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the Xserver.

Solution

Install patch PHSS_32966 or subsequent.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?6e99a9a6

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 22179

File Name: hpux_PHSS_32966.nasl

Version: 1.16

Type: local

Published: 8/8/2006

Updated: 1/11/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5.1

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/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: 8/1/2006

Vulnerability Publication Date: 9/13/2005

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2005-2495

HP: HPSBUX02137, SSRT051024, emr_na-c00732238