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HP-UX Aries PA-RISC Emulator Unauthorized Access Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA27606
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Release Date:
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2007-11-09
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Last Update:
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2007-11-14
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Popularity:
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6,287 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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Security Bypass
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Where:
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Local system
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| OS: | HP-UX 11.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2007-5946
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Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in HP-UX, which can potentially be exploited by malicious, local users to bypass certain security restrictions.
The vulnerability is caused due to an unspecified error within the Aries PA-RISC emulation software and can potentially be exploited by malicious users to gain unauthorized access to an affected system.
The vulnerability affects HP-UX B.11.23 (IA) and B.11.31 on IA-64 platforms, running Aries PA-RISC.
Solution:
Apply patches.
HP-UX B.11.23:
Install PHSS_35528 or subsequent.
HP-UX B.11.31:
Install PHSS_36311 or subsequent.
Provided and/or discovered by:
Reported by the vendor.
Changelog:
2007-11-14: Added CVE reference.
Original Advisory:
HPSBUX02285 SSRT071484:
http://www4.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=emr_na-c01241483
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