HP HP-UX up to 10.20 ppl privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in HP HP-UX 9/10.00/10.01/10.10/10.20. The affected element is an unknown function of the component ppl. Executing a manipulation can lead to privileges management. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-0324. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in HP HP-UX 9/10.00/10.01/10.10/10.20 (Operating System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component ppl. 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:

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

The bug was discovered 09/01/1996. The weakness was released 09/01/1996 as HPSBUX9702-053 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www1.itrc.hp.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0324. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. 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 (419), OSVDB (9644†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-20899†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: hp.com

Advisory: HPSBUX9702-053
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0324 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0324
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13756
X-Force: 419
OSVDB: 9644 - CVE-1999-0324 - HP - HP-UX - Security Bypass Issue
Vulnerability Center: 20899 - HP-UX ppl Program Local Root Files Creation Through Symlinks, High

Entryinfo

Created: 06/17/2014 17:22
Updated: 04/03/2025 13:48
Changes: 06/17/2014 17:22 (58), 08/27/2019 11:20 (3), 04/03/2025 13:48 (16)
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