critical impact:

getpw - not available; use getpwuid (CrUn203)

Problem description

The getpw function exists on Tru64 UNIX, but not on HP-UX. However, a replacement technology exists in getpwuid.

The getpw function gets name from UID.

Identifiers

getpw

See also

• Background information on security related issues impacts
• getpw(3)

Solution description

Use getpwuid to achieve similar results.

The correct way for applications to get name from UID is to use getpwuid. Note that getpwuid may not behave exactly the same as getpw. Review your code and applicable manpages for more information on getpwuid.

See also

• getpwuid(3C)

Problem summary