CVE-2006-5151: Critical severity hp hp-ux vulnerability
Published Oct 4, 2006
·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
Patch Available
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
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.