CVE-2007-5008

Description

The logins command in HP-UX B.11.31, B.11.23, and B.11.11 does not correctly report password status, which allows remote attackers to obtain privileges when certain "password issues" are not detected.

Category

9.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.10% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory hp.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory vupen.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5779 signature vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/26873 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018709 vdb entry
https://www1.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=c01167886 vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3230 vdb entry vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36702 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25740 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5008?
CVE-2007-5008 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-5008?
To fix CVE-2007-5008, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2007-5008 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2007-5008 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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