CVE-2011-3164: Unspecified vulnerability in HP-UX Containers (formerly HP-UX Secure Resource Partitions (SRP)) A.03.00, A....

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2011-3164 is a local privilege-escalation issue in HP-UX Containers, formerly Secure Resource Partitions. A user who already has local access may be able to gain higher privileges. The public record does not explain the attack method, severity score, or confirmed fix details. Exposure appears limited to legacy HP-UX environments using HP-UX Containers/SRP in the named versions with PHKL_42310 installed. Internet exposure is not indicated; the described attacker position is local user access. Handle as a legacy platform risk requiring asset confirmation. Escalate if HP-UX hosts support critical systems or allow multiple local users. Urgency depends on whether affected versions and PHKL_42310 are present. Mitigation focus: Review HP advisory HPSBUX02715 for vendor-approved corrective guidance.; Prioritize affected HP-UX hosts with shared local user access.; Restrict local shell and administrative access on affected systems..

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Jun 27, 2026, 17:48 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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