CVE-2004-2693 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 7.2 Published 6 Oct 2007 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can escalate privileges on HP-UX systems by exploiting insecure directory permissions in the GTK+ Support Libraries.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2004-2693?

CVE-2004-2693 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Hp-Ux, published on 6 Oct 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

HP-UX B.11.00 and B.11.11 with B6848AB GTK+ Support Libraries installed uses insecure directory permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges via files in /opt/gnome/src/GLib/.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2693?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Hp-Ux.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2693?

No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2693 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2004-2693 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-2693 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Hp Hp-Ux vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cg58-pmcc-63vj.