CVE-2008-1659: High severity hpe hp-ux vulnerability

Published May 8, 2008
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in HP LDAP-UX vB.04.10 through vB.04.15 allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.

Affected Software

9 affected components
HP HP-UX=11.11
HP HP-UX=11.23
HP HP-UX=11.31
HP LDAP-UX=b.04.10
HP LDAP-UX=b.04.11
HP LDAP-UX=b.04.12
HP LDAP-UX=b.04.13
HP LDAP-UX=b.04.14
HP LDAP-UX=b.04.15

Event History

May 8, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
12:20 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1659?

CVE-2008-1659 is categorized with unspecified severity but allows local users to gain privileges.

2

Who is affected by CVE-2008-1659?

CVE-2008-1659 affects HP LDAP-UX versions B.04.10 to B.04.15.

3

How do I fix CVE-2008-1659?

To fix CVE-2008-1659, upgrade to a fixed version of HP LDAP-UX that is beyond B.04.15.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2008-1659?

The potential impact of CVE-2008-1659 includes unauthorized privilege escalation for local users.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-1659?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2008-1659; applying updates is recommended.

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