First published: Sun Sep 01 1996(Updated: )
ppl program in HP-UX allows local users to create root files through symlinks.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
HPE HP-UX | =9 | |
HPE HP-UX | =10.00 | |
HPE HP-UX | =10.01 | |
HPE HP-UX | =10.10 | |
HPE HP-UX | =10.20 |
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CVE-1999-0324 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain root access.
To fix CVE-1999-0324, ensure that the permissions of the ppl program are properly set to prevent unauthorized use.
CVE-1999-0324 affects HP-UX versions 9.0, 10.00, 10.01, 10.10, and 10.20.
Local users with access to the HP-UX system are impacted by CVE-1999-0324 if proper security measures are not in place.
A temporary workaround for CVE-1999-0324 includes restricting user permissions and monitoring the use of the ppl program.