What happened
The snmpd.conf configuration file for the SNMP daemon (snmpd) in HP-UX 11.0 is world writable, which allows local users to modify SNMP configuration or gain privileges.
Affected versions
n/a: n/a Fixed: See vendor advisory.
Why it matters
Review the vendor advisory and exposure of the affected product to determine operational impact.
Detection & mitigation
- Apply vendor-provided updates or mitigations.
- Review affected product exposure and access logs.
Public PoC references
RepositoryAuthorFirst seenReference
Exploit-DB 20002HP-UX 10.20/11.0 - '.SNMPD' File Permissionloveyou2000-06-07VerifiedSource timeline
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Record history
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