HP-UX PHCO_38048 : HP-UX Using libc, Remote Denial of Service (DoS) (HPSBUX02355 SSRT080023 rev.2)

high Nessus Plugin ID 33862

Synopsis

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

Description

s700_800 11.31 libc cumulative patch :

A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HP-UX using libc. This vulnerability could be exploited remotely to create a Denial of Service (DoS).

Solution

Install patch PHCO_38048 or subsequent.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?53753826

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 33862

File Name: hpux_PHCO_38048.nasl

Version: 1.38

Type: local

Published: 8/12/2008

Updated: 1/26/2022

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.6

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.8

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

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: 7/28/2008

Vulnerability Publication Date: 8/8/2008

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2008-1664

HP: HPSBUX02355, SSRT080023, emr_na-c01520421

IAVT: 2008-T-0041-S