CVE-2014-7879 Auth bypass in n/a

High 8.5 Published 10 Dec 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Authenticated users can bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code on HP-UX systems using specific PAM configurations.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2014-7879?

CVE-2014-7879 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Hp Hp-Ux, published on 10 Dec 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

HP HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23, and B.11.31, when the PAM configuration includes libpam_updbe, allows remote authenticated users to bypass authentication, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-7879?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Hp-Ux.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7879?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-7879 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2014-7879 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-7879 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-87cj-3v3f-qhcr.