HP-UX mkdir Local Unauthorized Access

Original Release Date: August 15, 2006
Last Revised: August 15, 2006
Number: ASA-2006-138
Risk Level: Low
Advisory Version: 1.0
Advisory Status: Final

1. Overview:

Title: HP-UX mkdir Local Unauthorized Access
Potential Impact: Local unauthorized access
Summary:The mkdir command in HP-UX has been found to contain a possible security issue. A local user could possibly exploit the flaw to obtain unauthorized access.
Affected Versions:
HP-UX B.11.00 - OS-Core.UX-CORE
HP-UX B.11.04 - OS-Core.UX-CORE
HP-UX B.11.11 - OS-Core.UX-CORE
HP-UX B.11.23 - OS-Core.UX2-CORE

2. Avaya System Products with HP-UX running HP-UX mkdir Local Unauthorized Access:

Product: Affected Version(s): Risk Level: Actions:
Avaya Predictive Dialer HP-UX 11.0, 11.11 Low For HP-UX 11.0 systems, install PHCO_34533 or subsequent
For HP-UX 11.11 (11i) systems, install PHCO_32036 or subsequent

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5. Revision History:

V 1.0 - August 15, 2006 - Initial Statement issued.

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