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January 2008

3540 - HP-UX Running Thunderbird/Firefox, Remote Unauthorized Access or Elevation of Privileges or Denial of Service (DoS)

ID: 3540
Date: 11/01/2008

Title: 3540 - HP-UX Running Thunderbird/Firefox, Remote Unauthorized Access or Elevation of Privileges or Denial of Service (DoS)
Platform level affected:Operating System
Hardware components affected:Intel PC
Specific operating systems components affected: Unix
Net-enabled software: Other
Security software:Other
Other software: Other
Remediation Summary:Update your copy of the software with the download available from the supplier.
Vendors affected:HP
Applications affected:Firefox web browser prior to v2.0.0.11 running on HP-UX B.11.11 and B.11.23, Thunderbird email application prior to v2.0.0.9 running on HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23, and B.11.31
Adversity source: Unknown
Attack Vector: DoS
Virulence: Unknown
Warning Status: Active
Potential Damage: Network DOS
Possible Duration: Open Ended
Availability of fix: Available
Type of fix: Patch
Source: Hewlett-Packard
Reliability of source: Trusted
Source URL: http://www.mozilla.org/projects/security/known-vulnerabilities.html
Abstract: Potential security vulnerabilities have been identified with Thunderbird and Firefox running on HP-UX. These vulnerabilities could be exploited remotely resulting in unauthorized access, elevation of privileges, or Denial of Service (DoS)

SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c00774579

Version: 4

HPSBUX02156 SSRT061236 rev.4 - 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: 2008-01-07

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 with 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) 2007-12, 2007-15, 2007-18, 2007-23, 2007-26, 2007-27, 2007-29, 2007-36

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.

Thunderbird email application prior to v2.0.0.9 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

RESOLUTION

HP has made preliminary versions of Thunderbird v2.0.0.9 available to resolve the vulnerabilities. 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/2.0.0.9/contrib/

For HP-UX B.11.23 and B.11.31 (IA)

tbird_200900alpha_ia.depot

tbird_200900alpha_ia.depot.readme

For HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23, and B.11.31 (PA)

tbird_200900alpha_pa.depot

tbird_200900alpha_pa.depot.readme

This security bulletin will be revised when fully tested and localized versions of Thunderbird v2.0.0.9 or subsequent for HP-UX are available.

The most recent fully tested and localized Thunderbird (v2.0.0.6) is available here:

http://www.hp.com/products1/unix/java/firefox/index.html

MANUAL ACTION: Yes - Update

install revision 2.0.0.9 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

The following text is for use by the HP-UX Software Assistant.

AFFECTED VERSIONS

HP-UX B.11.11

HP-UX B.11.23

HP-UX B.11.31

============

Tbird.TBIRD-COM

action: install revision 2.0.0.9 or subsequent

URL: ftp://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/thunderbird/releases/2.0.0.9/contrib/

END AFFECTED VERSIONS

HISTORY

Version:1 (rev.1) - 20 September 2006 Initial release

Version:2 (rev.2) - 05 March 2007 preliminary Thunderbird v1.5.0.9 available

Version:3 (rev.3) - 27 August 2007 added HP-UX B.11.31

Version:4 (rev.4) - 7 January 2008 preliminary Thunderbird v2.0.0.9 available

SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c00771742

Version: 7

HPSBUX02153 SSRT061181 rev.7 - 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: 2008-01-07

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 with 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 2007-39.

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.

Firefox web browser prior to v2.0.0.11 running on HP-UX B.11.11 and B.11.23.

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

RESOLUTION

Preliminary versions of Firefox v2.0.0.11 are available to resolve the potential vulnerabilities. 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/firefox/releases/2.0.0.11/contrib/

For HP-UX B.11.23 (IA)

ffox_2001100alpha_ia.depot

ffox_2001100alpha_ia.depot.readme

For HP-UX B.11.11 and B.11.23 (PA)

ffox_2001100alpha_pa.depot

fox_2001100alpha_pa.depot.readme

This security bulletin will be revised when fully tested and localized versions of Firefox v2.0.0.11 or subsequent for HP-UX are available.

The most recent fully tested and localized Firefox (v2.0.0.4) is available here:

http://www.hp.com/products1/unix/java/firefox/index.html

MANUAL ACTION: Yes - Update

Install Firefox v2.0.0.11

PRODUCT SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The following text is for use by the HP-UX Software Assistant.

AFFECTED VERSIONS

HP-UX B.11.11

HP-UX B.11.23

============

Firefox.FFOX-COM

action: install revision 2.0.0.11 or subsequent

URL: ftp://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/2.0.0.11/contrib/

END AFFECTED VERSIONS

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

Version:6 (rev.6) - 17 September 2007 preliminary Firefox v2.0.0.6 available

Version:7 (rev.7) - 7 January 2008 preliminary Firefox v2.0.0.11 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

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- check ALL categories for which alerts are required and continue.

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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.

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