Hewlett-Packard MPE/iX NM Debug does not always handle breakpoints correctly

Overview There is a problem in the NM Debug facility of MPE/iX that allows users to gain unauthorized privileges. Description The problem affects HP3000 systems running MPE/iX versions 5.5 through 6.5. HP has published a security bulletin describing the solution to this vulnerability...

CVE-2001-0267

CVE-2001-0267 concerns a vulnerability in HP MPE/iX’s NM Debug facility. The HP NM Debug mechanism fails to handle breakpoints correctly on MPE/iX versions 5.5 through 6.5, allowing local users to gain unauthorized privileges (potentially root). CERT notes the issue enables local privilege escala...