Sun Solaris 8/9 Unspecified Passwd Local Root Compromise Vulnerability

Sun Solaris 8/9 Unspecified Passwd Local Root Compromise Vulnerability. CVE-2004-0360. Local exploit for solaris platform source: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9757/info Sun has reported an unspecified vulnerability in the passwd utility on Solaris that may permit local attackers to gain...

HP-UX "passwd" utility may corrupt password file

Overview The HP-UX "passwd" utility contains a denial-of-service vulnerability. Description The HP-UX "passwd" utility is used to make changes to a user's authentication credentials. A vulnerability in "passwd" may allow a local attacker to corrupt the password file. --- Impact An attacker may be...