#VU45147 Input validation error in HP-UX - CVE-2011-0891

Vulnerability identifier: #VU45147

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2011-0891

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
HP-UX
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP

Description

The vulnerability allows a local #AU# to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Unspecified vulnerability in the OS-Core.CORE2-KRN fileset in HP HP-UX B.11.23 and B.11.31 allows local users to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

HP-UX: b.11.23 - b.11.31

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External links
https://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c02753287
https://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025279

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.