Security readout for executives and security teams
/sbin/passwd on older HP-UX releases can fail poorly under some error conditions, allowing a local user to cause a denial of service. This is not described as remote code execution or data theft. Business urgency depends on whether legacy HP-UX systems still exist and whether untrusted local users can access them. Exposure is most likely on legacy HP-UX hosts running the named versions without the relevant 2006 HP remediation. Risk requires local user access, so shared shell hosts, multi-user administration systems, and poorly controlled service accounts matter most. Treat this as a legacy-platform hygiene issue, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize if HP-UX still supports business-critical workloads or untrusted local users. If no HP-UX remains, record non-exposure and close. Mitigation focus: Inventory HP-UX B.11.00, B.11.11, and B.11.23 systems.; Check HP advisory SSRT5953 for applicable vendor remediation.; Apply relevant HP-UX security updates where still available..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- hpux-passwd-dos(25596)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1690CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1660CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1412CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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