CVE-2000-0159
Hp Hp Ux — NVD-CWE-Other
- Published: 2000-02-17T05:00:00.000
- Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
- Vendors: Hp
- Products: Hp Ux
- CWE: NVD-CWE-Other
CVE-2000-0159 — HP Ignite-UX does not save /etc/passwd when it creates an image of a trusted system, which can set the password field to a blank and allow an attacker to gain privileges. [Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]
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HP Ignite-UX does not save /etc/passwd when it creates an image of a trusted system, which can set the password field to a blank and allow an attacker to gain privileges.
🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means
Summary: The issue in Hp Ux by Hp (CWE: unspecified) may enable attacks.
Impact: Attackers could gain unauthorized access, execute code, or disrupt services.
Mitigation: Upgrade immediately to the remediated release and follow vendor hardening guidance.
No explicit mitigation/advisory links found in references.