HP Secure OS for Linux could allow unauthorized file privileges

hp-secure-unauth-privileges (7342) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

HP Secure OS Software for Linux is a software package that provides security enhancements for Linux-based operating systems. HP Secure OS Software for Linux version 1.0 could allow a local attacker to gain unauthorized privileges on certain restricted files, caused by a vulnerability in the file-system protection subsystem of Secure OS. A local attacker could use this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information contained in certain restricted files or modify or delete restricted files.

Platforms Affected:

  • HP, Secure OS 1.0

Remedy:

Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in Hewlett-Packard Company Security Bulletin HPSBTL0110-001. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Privileges

References:

  • Hewlett-Packard Company Security Bulletin HPSBTL0110-001, Sec. Vulnerability in fs protection at http://online.securityfocus.com/advisories/3618. (From SecurityFocus archive.)
  • BID-3468: HP Secure OS Software for Linux Filesystem Protection Vulnerability
  • CVE-2001-1506: Unknown vulnerability in the file system protection subsystem in HP Secure OS Software for Linux 1.0 allows additional user privileges on some files beyond what is specified in the file system protection rules, which allows local users to conduct unauthorized operations on restricted files.

Reported:

Oct 23, 2001

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