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CVE-2004-2693: HP-UX B.11.00 and B.11.11 with B6848AB GTK+ Support Libraries installed uses insecure directory permissions...

HP-UX B.11.00 and B.11.11 with B6848AB GTK+ Support Libraries installed uses insecure directory permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges via files in /opt/gnome/src/GLib/.

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This is an old HP-UX local privilege escalation issue. Specific HP-UX 11.00 and 11.11 systems with HP's B6848AB GTK+ Support Libraries may have unsafe directory permissions under /opt/gnome/src/GLib, allowing a local user to gain higher privileges. Exposure appears limited to legacy HP-UX 11.00 or 11.11 hosts with B6848AB GTK+ Support Libraries installed. Internet exposure is not implied; the attacker must already have local user access according to the CVE description. Prioritize if legacy HP-UX systems still support business-critical workloads or allow multiple local users. Otherwise, treat as an asset hygiene and legacy platform risk requiring inventory confirmation. Mitigation focus: Identify HP-UX 11.00 and 11.11 systems in asset inventory.; Check whether B6848AB GTK+ Support Libraries are installed.; Review HP advisories SSRT3613 and HPSBUX01034 for vendor-directed remediation..

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