#VU40702 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in HP-UX - CVE-2015-2126

Vulnerability identifier: #VU40702

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-2126

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
HP-UX
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Unspecified vulnerability in pppoec in HP HP-UX 11iv2 and 11iv3 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging setuid permissions.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

HP-UX: 11.11iv2 - 11.11iv3

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External links
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75462
https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032746
https://h20564.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c04718530

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.