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Home > Products and services > CSIRTUK advisories > Advisories archive > January 2008 > 3556 - HP-UX Running ARPA Transport, Remote Denial of Service (DoS)

January 2008

3556 - HP-UX Running ARPA Transport, Remote Denial of Service (DoS)

ID: 3556
Date: 24/01/2008

Title: 3556 - HP-UX Running ARPA Transport, Remote Denial of Service (DoS)
Platform level affected:Net Application - Server
Hardware components affected:Mainframe
Specific operating systems components affected: Unix
Net-enabled software: Enterprise Application
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:HP-UX Running ARPA Transport, Remote Denial of Service (DoS)
Adversity source: Unknown
Attack Vector: DoS
Virulence: Unknown
Warning Status: Unknown
Potential Damage: Network DOS
Possible Duration: Unknown
Availability of fix: Available
Type of fix: Patch
Source: HP
Reliability of source: Trusted
Source URL: ftp://ss071463:ss071463@hprc.external.hp.com/
Abstract: A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX running ARPA Transport. The vulnerability could be exploited remotely to create a Denial of Service (DoS).

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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c01328657
Version: 1

HPSBUX02306 SSRT071463 rev.1 - HP-UX Running ARPA Transport, Remote Denial of Service (DoS)

NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible.

Release Date: 2008-01-16
Last Updated: 2008-01-22

Potential Security Impact: Remote Denial of Service (DoS)

Source: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Software Security Response Team

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX running ARPA Transport. The vulnerability could be exploited remotely to create a Denial of Service (DoS).

References: CVE-2007-6425

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP-UX B.11.31 running ARPA Transport.

BACKGROUND

RESOLUTION
HP has made the following software patch available to resolve the vulnerability.

The patch can be downloaded from ftp://ss071463:ss071463@hprc.external.hp.com/

HP-UX B.11.31
 UNOF_37676.depot

MD5 sum = 2ede1ed39a35fd470dff88f023523f61 UNOF_37676.depot

Note: This Security Bulletin will be revised when a general release patch is available to resolve the vulnerability. Before installing any new patch, UNOF_37676.depot must be removed using swremove(1M).

MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes
Download and install UNOF_37676.depot

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 Security Bulletins issued by HP 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.11.31
=============
Networking.NET2-KRN
OS-Core.CORE2-KRN
action: install UNOF_37676.depot
URL: ftp://ss071463:ss071463@hprc.external.hp.com/

END AFFECTED VERSIONS

HISTORY
Version: 1 (rev.1) - 22 January 2008 Initial release

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 2008 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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Thu, 24 Jan 2008 09:50:00 GMT
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