Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a legacy HP-UX 11.11 local privilege escalation issue. A user who already has local access may be able to gain higher privileges because the DLKM static kernel symbol table is improperly configured. Business urgency depends on whether HP-UX 11.11 remains in production. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy HP-UX 11.11 hosts, especially systems with local user access, shared administration, or untrusted shell accounts. Treat this as a legacy-system risk review. It is not internet-remote, but it could turn a compromised local account into privileged control on HP-UX 11.11. Mitigation focus: Inventory any HP-UX 11.11 systems still operating.; Review HP advisory HPSBUX0107-159 and CIAC L-115 for vendor guidance.; Apply vendor-recommended patches or configuration changes where available..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:5479CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- hpux-dlkm-gain-privileges(6861)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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