HPUX Running useradd(1M), Local Unauthorized Access (HPSBUX02366)

Original Release Date: May 14, 2009
Last Revised: May 14, 2009
Number: ASA-2009-178
Risk Level: Low
Advisory Version: 1.0
Advisory Status: Final

1. Overview:

Title: HPUX Running useradd(1M), Local Unauthorized Access (HPSBUX02366)
Potential Impact: Local Unauthorized Access
Summary: A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HP-UX running the useradd(1M) command. The vulnerability could be exploited locally to allow unauthorized access to directories or files.
Affected Versions: HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23, B.11.31 running the useradd(1M) command

More information about this vulnerability can be found in the security advisory issued by HP-UX:

2. Avaya System Products with affected versions of HP-UX:

Product: Affected Version(s): Risk Level: Actions:
Avaya Proactive Contact 3.0 Low See recommended actions below.  This issue will be addressed in accordance with section five of Avaya's Product Security Vulnerability Response Policy

Recommended Actions:
Avaya strongly recommends that customers follow networking and security best practices by implementing firewalls, ACLs, physical security or other appropriate access restrictions. Though Avaya believes such restrictions should always be in place; risk to Avaya's product and the surrounding network from this potential vulnerability may be mitigated by ensuring these practices are implemented until such time as a product update is available. Further restrictions as deemed necessary based on the customer's security policies may be required during this interim period.

3. Additional Information:

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5. Revision History:

V 1.0 - May 14, 2009 - Initial Statement issued.

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