COMMAND
/usr/bin/X11/gwind (called by: xwcreate and xwdestroy)
SYSTEMS AFFECTED
HP-UX
PROBLEM
The gwind program is part of the x-windows system and is called
by the xwcreate and xwdestroy programs to create or destroy a new
x-window. The problem with gwind is described in HP Security
Bulletin 9410-018. Unprivileged users can get root or destroy
files.
SOLUTION
Patch PHSS_4832 is needed for all systems, but that patch has
been superseded by the PHSS_5140 patch. Users of all HP-UX 9.x
systems should download and install PHSS_5140.