VDB-17032 · CVE-2001-1264 · VU#420475

HP HP-UX 11.04 mkacct privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in HP HP-UX 11.04. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component mkacct. Executing a manipulation can lead to privileges management. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2001-1264. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in HP HP-UX 11.04 (Operating System) and classified as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component mkacct. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Vulnerability in mkacct in HP-UX 11.04 running Virtualvault Operating System (VVOS) 4.0 and 4.5 allows attackers to elevate privileges.

The weakness was disclosed 07/19/2001 as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared for download at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2001-1264. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 12/23/2024). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (6867) and SecurityFocus (BID 3072†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Name

HP-UX

Version

11.04

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.hp.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.4

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Temp Score: 9.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

07/19/2001 🔍
07/19/2001 +0 days 🔍
07/19/2001 +0 days 🔍
07/07/2014 +4736 days 🔍
12/23/2024 +3821 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: hp.com

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-1264 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1264
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17032
CERT: 🔍
X-Force: 6867 - HP VirtualVault \
SecurityFocus: 3072 - HP VirtualVault MKACCT Privilege Elevation Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 07/07/2014 03:00 PM
Updated: 12/23/2024 12:03 AM
Changes: 07/07/2014 03:00 PM (48), 05/31/2018 10:26 AM (8), 12/23/2024 12:03 AM (17)
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