HP HP-UX 10.10/10.20 dtlogin/dtsession improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in HP HP-UX 10.10/10.20. This affects an unknown part of the component dtlogin/dtsession. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authentication. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-1999-1311. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in HP HP-UX 10.10/10.20 (Operating System). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component dtlogin/dtsession. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

vulnerability in dtlogin and dtsession in hp-ux 10.20 and 10.10 allows local users to bypass authentication and gain privileges.

The weakness was published 01/07/1997 as H-21 as not defined advisory (CIAC). The advisory is shared for download at ciac.llnl.gov. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-1311. 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.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7668) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-23333†). Similar entry is available at VDB-13842. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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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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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: hp.com

Advisory: H-21
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-1311 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1311
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13840
X-Force: 7668
Vulnerability Center: 23333 - HP-UX 10.20 and 10.10 DTlogin Dtsession Authentication Bypass Vulnerability, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2014 00:37
Updated: 04/16/2026 14:34
Changes: 06/18/2014 00:37 (52), 02/13/2017 10:33 (6), 04/16/2026 14:34 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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