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[SA26873] HP-UX logins(1M) Command Security Issue

From: Secunia Security Advisories (sec-advsecunia.com)
Date: Thu Sep 20 2007 - 13:17:08 CDT


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TITLE:
HP-UX logins(1M) Command Security Issue

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA26873

VERIFY ADVISORY:
http://secunia.com/advisories/26873/

CRITICAL:
Less critical

IMPACT:
Security Bypass

WHERE:
Local system

OPERATING SYSTEM:
HP-UX 11.x
http://secunia.com/product/138/

DESCRIPTION:
A security issue has been reported in HP-UX, which may result in
password problems not being detected.

The problem is that the logins(1M) command incorrectly reports
password status and may potentially result in a system compromise.

The security issue affects HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23, and B.11.31
running logins(1M).

SOLUTION:
Apply patches.

HP-UX B.11.11:
Install PHCO_36809 or subsequent

HP-UX B.11.23:
Install PHCO_36808 or subsequent

HP-UX B.11.31:
Install PHCO_36003 or subsequent

PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY:
Reported by the vendor.

ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
HPSBUX02259 SSRT071439:
http://www4.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=c01167886

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