CVE-2011-2398: Medium severity hpe hp-ux vulnerability
Published Jul 11, 2011
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in the dynamic loader in HP HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23, and B.11.31 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service via unknown vectors.
Affected Software
3 affected components
HPE HP-UX=b.11.31
HPE HP-UX=b.11.23
HPE HP-UX=b.11.11
Event History
Jul 11, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-2398?
CVE-2011-2398 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-2398?
To fix CVE-2011-2398, apply the latest security patches provided by HP for affected versions of HP-UX.
3
Which versions of HP-UX are affected by CVE-2011-2398?
CVE-2011-2398 affects HP-UX versions B.11.11, B.11.23, and B.11.31.
4
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-2398?
CVE-2011-2398 can be exploited through local user access, potentially leading to privilege escalation or denial of service.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-2398?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2011-2398; applying available patches is the recommended approach.