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CVE-2011-4834

MediumPublished

The GetInstalledPackages function in the configuration tool in HP Application Lifestyle Management (ALM) 11 on AIX, HP-UX, and Solaris allows local users to...

Published: Dec 15, 2011
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Dec 8, 2011

Primary CVSS

4.6/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

1.2%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 65.3%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

The GetInstalledPackages function in the configuration tool in HP Application Lifestyle Management (ALM) 11 on AIX, HP-UX, and Solaris allows local users to gain privileges via (1) a Trojan horse /tmp/tmp.txt FIFO or (2) a symlink attack on /tmp/tmp.txt.

Sources

HP Application Lifestyle Management 11 - 'GetInstalledPackages' Local Privilege EscalationExploit
anonymous · linux · Dec 8, 2011

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