First published: Mon Mar 29 2010(Updated: )
The installation process for NFS/ONCplus B.11.31_08 and earlier on HP HP-UX B.11.31 changes the NFS_SERVER setting in the nfsconf file, which might allow remote attackers to obtain filesystem access via NFS requests.
Credit: hp-security-alert@hp.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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HPE HP-UX | =b.11.31 | |
HPE HP-UX | =11.31 |
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CVE-2010-0451 has been assigned a moderate severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized filesystem access.
Users of HP HP-UX versions B.11.31 and earlier are affected by CVE-2010-0451.
To mitigate CVE-2010-0451, it is recommended to review and update the NFS_SERVER settings in the nfsconf file properly.
CVE-2010-0451 is a configuration vulnerability related to improper handling of NFS_SERVER settings.
Yes, CVE-2010-0451 could allow remote attackers to gain unauthorized filesystem access through NFS requests.