CVE-2005-3779: High severity HPE HP-UX vulnerability
Published Nov 23, 2005
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in xterm for HP-UX 11.00, 11.11, and 11.23 allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.
Affected Software
3 affected components
HPE HP-UX=11.11
HPE HP-UX=11.00
HPE HP-UX=11.23
Event History
Nov 23, 2005
CVE Published
01:03 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-3779?
CVE-2005-3779 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability in HP-UX.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-3779?
To fix CVE-2005-3779, upgrade to a patched version of HP-UX that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2005-3779?
CVE-2005-3779 affects HP-UX versions 11.00, 11.11, and 11.23.
4
Is CVE-2005-3779 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2005-3779 is not remotely exploitable; it requires local access to the affected systems.
5
Who can be impacted by CVE-2005-3779?
Local users with access to the vulnerable HP-UX systems can potentially exploit CVE-2005-3779 to gain elevated privileges.