CVE-2006-5151: Critical severity hp hp-ux vulnerability

Published Oct 4, 2006
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in HP Ignite-UX server before C.6.9.150 for HP-UX B.11.00, B.11.11, and B.11.23 allows remote attackers to "gain root access" via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

3 affected components
HPE HP-UX=11.11
HPE HP-UX=11.00
HPE HP-UX=11.23

Remediation

Event History

Oct 4, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
Oct 5, 2006
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:04 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5151?

CVE-2006-5151 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to gain root access.

2

Which versions of HP-UX are affected by CVE-2006-5151?

CVE-2006-5151 affects HP-UX versions 11.00, 11.11, and 11.23.

3

How do I fix CVE-2006-5151?

To fix CVE-2006-5151, users should upgrade to a patched version of HP Ignite-UX provided by HP.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2006-5151 enable?

CVE-2006-5151 enables remote attackers to gain root access to the affected HP-UX systems.

5

Has CVE-2006-5151 been addressed in later versions of HP-UX?

Yes, CVE-2006-5151 should be resolved in later versions of HP-UX that include security updates.

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