CVE-2011-2398
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the dynamic loader in HP HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23, and B.11.31 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service via unknown vectors.
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A vulnerability in the HP-UX dynamic loader allows local users to escalate privileges or cause a denial of service on affected versions.
Vulnerability
The dynamic loader in HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23, and B.11.31 contains an unspecified vulnerability that can be exploited locally. The exact nature is not disclosed, but it resides in the dynamic loader component. [1]
Exploitation
An attacker requires local access to the system and valid user credentials (CVSS: AV:L/AC:L/Au:S). The exploitation vector is unknown but likely involves loading a malicious shared library or manipulating loader behavior. [1]
Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to local privilege escalation (gaining elevated privileges) or a denial of service (DoS). The CVSS score of 6.8 indicates high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. [1]
Mitigation
HP has released patches: PHSS_42253 for B.11.11, PHSS_42043 for B.11.23, and PHSS_42040 for B.11.31. These are available from the HP Support Center. No workarounds are documented. [1]
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Affected products
4cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:b.11.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 2 more
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:b.11.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:b.11.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:b.11.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
8- marc.infonvdVendor Advisory
- secunia.com/advisories/45132nvdVendor Advisory
- securityreason.com/securityalert/8303nvd
- securitytracker.com/idnvd
- www.osvdb.org/73616nvd
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/48577nvd
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68399nvd
- oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12615nvd
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