HP-UX Aries PA-RISC Emulator Bug Lets Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the Aries PA-RISC emulation software running on HP-UX IA-64 platforms only.
This vulnerability may allow local unauthorized access.

References: none

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP-UX B.11.23 (IA), and B.11.31 running all versions of Aries PA-RISC emulation software.

BACKGROUND

To determine if a system has an affected version, search the output of "swlist -a revision -l fileset" for an affected fileset. Then
determine if a fixed revision or applicable patch is installed.

AFFECTED VERSIONS

HP-UX B.11.23
===========
OS-Core.CORE2-64SLIB
OS-Core.CORE2-SHLIBS
action: install PHSS_35528 or subsequent

HP-UX B.11.31
===========
OS-Core.CORE2-64SLIB
OS-Core.CORE2-SHLIBS
action: install PHSS_36311 or subsequent

END AFFECTED VERSIONS

RESOLUTION
HP is providing the following patches to resolve the vulnerability.
The updates are available from: http://itrc.hp.com

HP-UX B.11.23 (IA)
PHSS_35528 or subsequent

HP-UX B.11.31
PHSS_36311 or subsequent

MANUAL ACTIONS: No

PRODUCT SPECIFIC INFORMATION

HP-UX Software Assistant:
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and lists recommended actions that may apply to a specific HP-UX system. It can also download patches and create a depot automatically.
For more information see: https://www.hp.com/go/swa

HISTORY:
Version: 1 (rev.1) 31 October 2007 Initial release

Third Party Security Patches:
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