ID: 3377
Date: 05 September 2007 10:25
Title: 3377 - Hewlett Packard Patches for Firefox and Thunderbird
Abstract: Potential security vulnerabilities have been identified in Firefox and Thunderbird running on HP-UX. These vulnerabilities could be exploited remotely resulting in unauthorized access, elevation of privileges, or Denial of Service (DoS).
Vendors affected:HP
Applications affected:Thunderbird, Firefox
Potential Damage: Remote access
Availability of fix: Available
Type of fix: Patch
Source: Hewlett Packard
Reliability of source: Trusted
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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN
Document ID: c00774579
Version: 3
HPSBUX02156 SSRT061236 rev.3 - HP-UX Running Thunderbird, Remote Unauthorized Access or Elevation of Privileges or Denial of Service
(DoS)
NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible.
Release Date: 2006-09-20
Last Updated: 2007-08-27
Potential Security Impact: Remote unauthorized access, elevation of privileges, Denial of Service (DoS)
Source: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Software Security Response Team
VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
Potential security vulnerabilities have been identified in Thunderbird running on HP-UX. These vulnerabilities could be exploited remotely resulting in unauthorized access, elevation of privileges, or Denial of Service (DoS).
References: ->Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory (MFSA) 2006-74, 2006-73, 2006-72, 2006-71, 2006-70, 2006-69, 2006-68, 2006-67, 2006-66, 2006-65, 2006-64, 2006-63, 2006-60, 2006-59, 2006-58, 2006-57, 2006-55, 2006-54, 2006-53, 2006-52, 2006-51, 2006-50, 2006-49, 2006-48, 2006-47, 2006-46, 2006-44, 2006-42, 2006-40, 2006-38, 2006-37, 2006-35, 2006-33, 2006-32, 2006-31, 2006-28, 2006-27, 2006-26, 2006-25, 2006-24, 2006-22, 2006-21, 2006-20, 2006-08, 2006-07, 2006-06, 2006-05, 2006-04, 2006-02, 2006-01.
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
- ->Thunderbird prior to version 1.5.0.9 running on HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23, and B.11.31.
BACKGROUND
For a PGP signed version of this security bulletin please write to:
security-alert@hp.com
For further information please refer to:
http://www.mozilla.org/projects/security/known-vulnerabilities.html
AFFECTED VERSIONS
HP-UX B.11.11
HP-UX B.11.23
- ->HP-UX B.11.31
============
Tbird.TBIRD-COM
action: install revision 1.5.0.9 or subsequent
URL:
ftp://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/thunderbird/releases/1.5.0.9/contr
ib/
END AFFECTED VERSIONS
RESOLUTION
HP has made preliminary versions of Thunderbird 1.5.0.9 available to resolve the issue. These preliminary versions have received minimal testing and are localized for English only. The preliminary versions are available for download from the following url:
ftp://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/thunderbird/releases/1.5.0.9/contr
ib/
- ->For HP-UX B.11.23 and B.11.31 (IA):
thunderbird_1.5.0.9_ia.depot.gz
thunderbird_1.5.0.9_ia.depot.gz.readme
- ->For HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23, and B.11.31 (PA):
thunderbird_1.5.0.9_pa.depot.gz
thunderbird_1.5.0.9_pa.depot.gz.readme
This security bulletin will be revised when fully tested and localized versions of Thunderbird 1.5.0.9 or subsequent for HP-UX are available.
The most recent fully tested and localized Thunderbird (version 1.5.0.8) is available here:
http://www.hp.com/products1/unix/java/firefox/index.html
Thunderbird version 1.5.0.8 does not resolve the following: Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory (MFSA) 2006-74, 2006-73, 2006-72, 2006-71, 2006-70, 2006-69, 2006-68. These are resolved in Thunderbird version 1.5.0.9.
MANUAL ACTION: Yes - Update
install revision 1.5.0.9 or subsequent
PRODUCT SPECIFIC INFORMATION
HP-UX Software Assistant: HP-UX Software Assistant is an enhanced application that replaces HP-UX Security Patch Check. It analyzes all HP-issued Security Bulletins and lists recommended actions that may apply to a specific HP-UX system. It can also download patches and create a depot automatically. For more information see https://www.hp.com/go/swa
HISTORY
Version:1 (rev.1) - 20 September 2006 Initial release
Version:2 (rev.2) - 05 March 2007 preliminary Thunderbird 1.5.0.9 available
Version:3 (rev.3) - 27 August 2007 added HP-UX B.11.31
Third Party Security Patches: Third party security patches which are to be installed on systems running HP software products should be applied in accordance with the customer's patch management policy.
Support: For further information, contact normal HP Services support channel.
Report: To report a potential security vulnerability with any HP supported product, send Email to: security-alert@hp.com It is strongly recommended that security related information being communicated to HP be encrypted using PGP, especially exploit information.
To get the security-alert PGP key, please send an e-mail message as
follows:
To: security-alert@hp.com
Subject: get key
Subscribe: To initiate a subscription to receive future HP Security Bulletins via Email:
http://h30046.www3.hp.com/driverAlertProfile.php?regioncode=NA&langcode=
USENG&jumpid=in_SC-GEN__driverITRC&topiccode=ITRC
On the web page: ITRC security bulletins and patch sign-up Under Step1: your ITRC security bulletins and patches
-check ALL categories for which alerts are required and continue.
Under Step2: your ITRC operating systems
-verify your operating system selections are checked and save.
To update an existing subscription:
http://h30046.www3.hp.com/subSignIn.php
Log in on the web page: Subscriber's choice for Business: sign-in.
On the web page: Subscriber's Choice: your profile summary - use Edit Profile to update appropriate sections.
To review previously published Security Bulletins visit:
http://www.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/secBullArchive.do
* The Software Product Category that this Security Bulletin relates to
is represented by the 5th and 6th characters of the Bulletin number in
the title:
GN = HP General SW
MA = HP Management Agents
MI = Misc. 3rd Party SW
MP = HP MPE/iX
NS = HP NonStop Servers
OV = HP OpenVMS
PI = HP Printing & Imaging
ST = HP Storage SW
TL = HP Trusted Linux
TU = HP Tru64 UNIX
UX = HP-UX
VV = HP VirtualVault
System management and security procedures must be reviewed frequently to
maintain system integrity. HP is continually reviewing and enhancing the
security features of software products to provide customers with current
secure solutions.
"HP is broadly distributing this Security Bulletin in order to bring to
the attention of users of the affected HP products the important
security information contained in this Bulletin. HP recommends that all
users determine the applicability of this information to their
individual situations and take appropriate action. HP does not warrant
that this information is necessarily accurate or complete for all user
situations and, consequently, HP will not be responsible for any damages
resulting from user's use or disregard of the information provided in
this Bulletin. To the extent permitted by law, HP disclaims all
warranties, either express or implied, including the warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, title and
non-infringement."
(c)Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be liable for technical or editorial
errors or omissions contained herein. The information provided is
provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. To the extent permitted
by law, neither HP or its affiliates, subcontractors or suppliers will
be liable for incidental,special or consequential damages including
downtime cost; lost profits;damages relating to the procurement of
substitute products or services; or damages for loss of data, or
software restoration. The information in this document is subject to
change without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company and the names of
Hewlett-Packard products referenced herein are trademarks of
Hewlett-Packard Company in the United States and other countries. Other
product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their
respective owners.
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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN
Document ID: c00771742
Version: 5
HPSBUX02153 SSRT061181 rev.5 - HP-UX Running Firefox, Remote Unauthorized Access or Elevation of Privileges or Denial of Service
(DoS)
NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible.
Release Date: 2006-09-20
Last Updated: 2007-08-22
Potential Security Impact: Remote unauthorized access or elevation of privileges or Denial of Service (DoS)
Source: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Software Security Response Team
VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
Potential security vulnerabilities have been identified in Firefox running on HP-UX. These vulnerabilities could be exploited remotely resulting in unauthorized access, elevation of privileges, or Denial of Service (DoS).
References: Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory (MFSA) 2006-20, 2006-22 to 2006-25, 2006-27 to 2006-39, 2006-41 to 2006-48, 2006-50 to 2006-62,
2006-64 to 2006-73, 2006-75, 2006-76, 2007-01 to 2007-09, 2007-11 to 2007-17.
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
Firefox prior to version 2.0.0.4 running on HP-UX B.11.11 and B.11.23.
BACKGROUND
For further information please refer to:
http://www.mozilla.org/projects/security/known-vulnerabilities.html
AFFECTED VERSIONS
HP-UX B.11.11
HP-UX B.11.23
============
Firefox.FFOX-COM
action: install revision 2.0.0.4 or subsequent
- ->URL: http://www.hp.com/products1/unix/java/firefox/index.html
END AFFECTED VERSIONS
RESOLUTION
- ->HP has provided the following software update to resolve this vulnerability.
- ->Firefox v2.0.0.4 or subsequent
- ->The update is available here:
http://www.hp.com/products1/unix/java/firefox/index.html
- ->This is a fully tested and localized version of the preliminary Firefox v2.0..0.4 recommended in rev.4 of this Security Bulletin.
MANUAL ACTION: Yes - Update
- ->Install Firefox v2.0.0.4
PRODUCT SPECIFIC INFORMATION
HP-UX Software Assistant: HP-UX Software Assistant is an enhanced application that replaces HP-UX Security Patch Check. It analyzes all HP-issued Security Bulletins and lists recommended actions that may apply to a specific HP-UX system. It can also download patches and create a depot automatically. For more information see https://www.hp.com/go/swa
HISTORY
Version:1 (rev.1) - 20 September 2006 Initial release
Version:2 (rev.2) - 29 November 2006 preliminary Firefox v1.5.0.8 available
Version:3 (rev.3) - 27 February 2007 preliminary Firefox v1.5.0.9 available
Version:4 (rev.4) - 18 July 2007 preliminary Firefox v2.0.0.4 available
Version:5 (rev.5) - 22 August 2007 fully tested and localized Firefox
v2.0.0.4 available
Third Party Security Patches: Third party security patches which are to be installed on systems running HP software products should be applied in accordance with the customer's patch management policy.
Support: For further information, contact normal HP Services support channel.
Report: To report a potential security vulnerability with any HP supported product, send Email to: security-alert@hp.com It is strongly recommended that security related information being communicated to HP be encrypted using PGP, especially exploit information.
To get the security-alert PGP key, please send an e-mail message as
follows:
To: security-alert@hp.com
Subject: get key
Subscribe: To initiate a subscription to receive future HP Security Bulletins via Email:
http://h30046.www3.hp.com/driverAlertProfile.php?regioncode=NA&langcode=
USENG&jumpid=in_SC-GEN__driverITRC&topiccode=ITRC
On the web page: ITRC security bulletins and patch sign-up Under Step1: your ITRC security bulletins and patches
-check ALL categories for which alerts are required and continue.
Under Step2: your ITRC operating systems
-verify your operating system selections are checked and save.
To update an existing subscription:
http://h30046.www3.hp.com/subSignIn.php
Log in on the web page: Subscriber's choice for Business: sign-in.
On the web page: Subscriber's Choice: your profile summary - use Edit Profile to update appropriate sections.
To review previously published Security Bulletins visit:
http://www.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/secBullArchive.do
* The Software Product Category that this Security Bulletin relates to
is represented by the 5th and 6th characters of the Bulletin number in
the title:
GN = HP General SW
MA = HP Management Agents
MI = Misc. 3rd Party SW
MP = HP MPE/iX
NS = HP NonStop Servers
OV = HP OpenVMS
PI = HP Printing & Imaging
ST = HP Storage SW
TL = HP Trusted Linux
TU = HP Tru64 UNIX
UX = HP-UX
VV = HP VirtualVault
System management and security procedures must be reviewed frequently to
maintain system integrity. HP is continually reviewing and enhancing the
security features of software products to provide customers with current
secure solutions.
"HP is broadly distributing this Security Bulletin in order to bring to
the attention of users of the affected HP products the important
security information contained in this Bulletin. HP recommends that all
users determine the applicability of this information to their
individual situations and take appropriate action. HP does not warrant
that this information is necessarily accurate or complete for all user
situations and, consequently, HP will not be responsible for any damages
resulting from user's use or disregard of the information provided in
this Bulletin. To the extent permitted by law, HP disclaims all
warranties, either express or implied, including the warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, title and
non-infringement."
(c)Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be liable for technical or editorial
errors or omissions contained herein. The information provided is
provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. To the extent permitted
by law, neither HP or its affiliates, subcontractors or suppliers will
be liable for incidental,special or consequential damages including
downtime cost; lost profits;damages relating to the procurement of
substitute products or services; or damages for loss of data, or
software restoration. The information in this document is subject to
change without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company and the names of
Hewlett-Packard products referenced herein are trademarks of
Hewlett-Packard Company in the United States and other countries. Other
product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their
respective owners.
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