HP HP-UX 8/9 vhe_u_mnt privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in HP HP-UX 8/9. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component vhe_u_mnt. Such manipulation leads to privileges management. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-1999-0325. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in HP HP-UX 8/9 (Operating System). Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the component vhe_u_mnt. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

vhe_u_mnt program in hp-ux allows local users to create root files through symlinks.

The weakness was presented 12/01/1995 as HPSBUX9406-013 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at www1.itrc.hp.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-0325. The exploitation is known to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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06/17/2014 +6773 days 🔍
04/03/2025 +3943 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: hp.com

Advisory: HPSBUX9406-013
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0325 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0325
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13718

Entryinfo

Created: 06/17/2014 16:45
Updated: 04/03/2025 11:22
Changes: 06/17/2014 16:45 (45), 05/18/2018 09:20 (6), 04/03/2025 11:22 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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