Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old HP-UX CIFS Server vulnerability affecting HP-UX B.11.11 and B.11.23. A local user could gain higher privileges or unauthorized access. The public record does not describe the exact attack path, severity score, or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to legacy HP-UX systems running CIFS Server on B.11.11 or B.11.23. Organizations without these platforms or without CIFS/Samba installed are unlikely to be affected based on the supplied record. Prioritize if HP-UX CIFS servers still support business-critical file sharing or allow many local users. Otherwise, treat as a legacy exposure item requiring inventory confirmation and patch-status validation. Mitigation focus: Identify HP-UX B.11.11 and B.11.23 systems running CIFS Server.; Check HP advisory HPSBUX02155 for the vendor-supported patch or workaround.; Disable CIFS Server where business use is no longer required..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:5634CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- hpux-cifs-privilege-escalation(29169)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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