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BoS: HPSBUX9702-052 Security Vulnerability in the rlogin executable
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HPSBUX9702-052 Security Vulnerability in the rlogin executable
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Document ID: HPSBUX9702-052
Date Loaded: 970205
Title: Security Vulnerability in the rlogin executable
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HEWLETT-PACKARD SECURITY BULLETIN: HPSBUX9702-052, 05 February 1997
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The information in the following Security Advisory should be acted upon
as soon as possible. Hewlett Packard will not be liable for any
consequences to any customer resulting from customer's failure to fully
implement instructions in this Security Advisory as soon as possible.
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PROBLEM: Security vulnerability in the rlogin executable
PLATFORM: HP 9000 Series 700/800s running HP-UX releases 9.X and 10.X
DAMAGE: Vulnerabilities exist allowing local users to increase privileges.
SOLUTION: Apply patch:
PHNE_8807 to HP-UX 10.20 on S700/800
PHNE_8806 to HP-UX 10.10, 10.0X on S700/800
PHNE_8805 to HP-UX 9.X on S700/800
AVAILABILITY: All patches are available now.
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I.
A. Background
The rlogin program as shipped in HP-UX releases allows contains a
defect that allows users to compromise system security.
B. Fixing the problem
Hewlett-Packard has created a cumulative rlogin patch in the fileset
InternetSrvcs.INETSVCS-RUN and InternetSrvcs.INET-ENG-A-MAN.
C. Recommended solution
Obtain and apply the necessary patches.
NOTE: for HP-UX 10.00 (only), PHNE_5376 is also required.
D. Impact of the patch
The patches fix this vulnerability.
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