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HP-UX PHNE_44296 : s700_800 11.23 cumulative PPP patch

high Nessus Plugin ID 88156

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Synopsis

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

Description

s700_800 11.23 cumulative PPP patch :

A potential security vulnerability has been identified with the HP-UX pppoec utility. The vulnerability could be exploited in allowing a local user to elevate their privilege. References: CVE-2015-2126 SSRT102094.

Solution

Install patch PHNE_44296 or subsequent.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?bb0f1033

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 88156

File Name: hpux_PHNE_44296.nasl

Version: 2.4

Type: local

Published: 1/26/2016

Updated: 1/11/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.2

Temporal Score: 5.3

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

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 8/28/2015

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2015-2126

BID: 75462

HP: emr_na-c04718530