HP-UX Incorrect Password Status Bug in logins Command Lets Remote User Gain Access

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SecurityTracker Alert ID: 1018709

SecurityTracker URL: http://securitytracker.com/id/1018709

CVE Reference: CVE-2007-5008 (Links to External Site)

Updated: Mar 20 2008

Original Entry Date: Sep 19 2007

Impact: User access via network

Fix Available: Yes Vendor Confirmed: Yes

Version(s): B.11.11, B.11.23, B.11.31

Description: A vulnerability was reported in HP-UX in the logins(1M) command. A remote user can gain access to the target system.

The logins(1M) command does not properly report password status. As a result, "password issues" may not be detected and a remote user may be able to exploit this to gain remote access.

Impact: A remote user can gain access to the target system.

Solution: The vendor has issued the following patches, available at:

http://itrc.hp.com

For B.11.11: PHCO_36809 or subsequent

For B.11.23: PHCO_36808 or subsequent

For B.11.31: PHCO_36003 or subsequent

The HP advisory is available at:

https://www1.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=c01167886

Vendor URL: www1.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=c01167886 (Links to External Site)

Cause: State error

Message History: None.

Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:58:26 -0400
Subject: HPSBUX02259 SSRT071439 rev.1 - HP-UX Running logins(1M), Remote Unauthorized Access


https://www1.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=c01167886