CVE-2004-2693: High severity HPE HP-UX vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2004
·Updated
HP-UX B.11.00 and B.11.11 with B6848AB GTK+ Support Libraries installed uses insecure directory permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges via files in /opt/gnome/src/GLib/.
Affected Software
3 affected components
HPE HP-UX=11.11
HPE HP-UX=11.04
HPE HP-UX=11.00
Event History
Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Oct 7, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2004-2693?
CVE-2004-2693 is considered a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2004-2693?
To fix CVE-2004-2693, ensure that proper permissions are set on the /opt/gnome/src/GLib/ directory.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2004-2693?
CVE-2004-2693 affects users of HP-UX versions 11.00, 11.04, and 11.11 with B6848AB GTK+ Support Libraries installed.
4
What kind of exploit does CVE-2004-2693 allow?
CVE-2004-2693 allows local users to gain elevated privileges through insecure directory permissions.
5
When was CVE-2004-2693 published?
CVE-2004-2693 was published in 2004.