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Home > Products and services > CSIRTUK advisories > Advisories archive > September 2006 > Three Hewlett Packard Security Bulletins

September 2006

Three Hewlett Packard Security Bulletins

ID: 00643
Ref: 616/2006
Date: 22 September 2006:14:21:45
Version: 1

Title: Three Hewlett Packard Security Bulletins
Abstract:
Vendors affected: Hewlett Packard
Operating systems affected: Hewlett Packard
Applications affected: Hewlett Packard

Title
=====

Three Hewlett Packard Security Bulletins:

1. HPSBST02134 SSRT061187 rev.1 - Storage Management Appliance (SMA), Microsoft
Patch Applicability MS06-052, MS06-053 and MS06-054

2. HPSBUX02153 SSRT061181 rev.1 - HP-UX Running Firefox, Remote Unauthorized Access
or Elevation of Privileges or Denial of Service (DoS)

3. HPSBUX02156 SSRT061236 rev.1 - HP-UX Running Thunderbird, Remote Unauthorized
Access or Elevation of Privileges or Denial of Service (DoS)

Detail
======

1. Various potential security vulnerabilities have been identified in
Microsoft software that is running on the Storage Management Appliance
(SMA). Some of these vulnerabilities may be pertinent to the SMA, please
check the table in the Resolution section of this Security Bulletin.

2. 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).

3. 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).




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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c00729427
Version: 1

HPSBST02134 SSRT061187 rev.1 - Storage Management Appliance (SMA),
Microsoft Patch Applicability MS06-052, MS06-053 and MS06-054

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

Release Date: 2006-09-18
Last Updated: 2006-09-18

Potential Security Impact: Please check the table below

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

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
Various potential security vulnerabilities have been identified in
Microsoft software that is running on the Storage Management Appliance
(SMA). Some of these vulnerabilities may be pertinent to the SMA, please
check the table in the Resolution section of this Security Bulletin.
References: MS06-052, MS06-053, MS06-054

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
Storage Management Appliance v2.1 Software running on:

* Storage Management Appliance I
* Storage Management Appliance II
* Storage Management Appliance III

BACKGROUND

Patches released by Microsoft after MS06-051 are covered by monthly
Security Bulletins

For the full archived list of Microsoft security updates applicable for
Storage Management Appliance software v2.1, please refer to the
following Security Bulletins available on the IT Resource Center (ITRC)
Web site: http://www.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/secBullArchive.do

* For patches released by Microsoft in 2003, MS03-001 to MS03-051
refer to Security Bulletin HPSBST02146
* For patches released by Microsoft in 2004, MS04-001 to MS04-045
refer to Security Bulletin HPSBST02147
* For patches released by Microsoft in 2005, MS05-001 to MS05-055
refer to Security Bulletin HPSBST02148
* For patches released by Microsoft in 2006, MS06-001 to MS06-051
refer to Security Bulletin HPSBST02140

The Microsoft patch index archive and further details about all
Microsoft patches can be found on the following Web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/summary.mspx

NOTE: The SMA must have all pertinent SMA Service Packs applied

Windows 2000 Update Rollup 1

Customers are advised to download and install the Windows 2000 Update
Rollup 1 for Service Pack 4 on SMA v2.1. For more information please
refer to the Windows 2000 Update Rollup 1 for Service Pack 4 and Storage
Management Appliance v2.1 advisory at the following website:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/sanworks/softwaredrivers/managementap
pliance/index.html

Windows 2000 Update Rollup 1 for SP4 does not include security updates
released after April 30, 2005 starting from MS05-026. It also does not
include patches MS04-003 and MS04-028. Please install these patches in
addition to Windows 2000 Update Rollup 1 for SP4, if they have not been
installed already.

RESOLUTION

HP strongly recommends the immediate installation of all security
patches that apply to third party software which is integrated with SMA
software products supplied by HP, and that patches are applied in
accordance with an appropriate patch management policy.

NOTE: Patch installation instructions are shown at the end of this
table.

-------------------------------------------------
MS Patch - MS06-054 Vulnerability in Microsoft Publisher Could Allow
Remote Code Execution (910729)
Analysis - Possible security issue exists. Patch will run successfully.
Action - Customers should not be concerned with this issue.
-------------------------------------------------
MS Patch - MS06-053 Vulnerability in Indexing Service Could Allow
Cross-Site Scripting (920685)
Analysis - Possible security issue exists. Patch will run successfully.
Action - For SMA v2.1, customers should download patch from Microsoft
and install.
-------------------------------------------------
MS Patch - MS06-052 Vulnerability in Pragmatic General Multicast (PGM)
Could Allow Remote Code Execution (919007)
Analysis - SMA does not have this component. Patch will not run
successfully.
Action - Customers should not be concerned with this issue.
-------------------------------------------------

Installation Instructions: (if applicable)

Download patches to a system other than the SMA

Copy the patch to a floppy diskette or to a CD

Execute the patch by using Terminal Services to the SMA or by attaching
a keyboard, monitor and mouse to the SMA.

The Microsoft Windows Installer 3.1 is supported on SMA v2.1. For more
information please refer at the following website:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=889482fc-5f56-4
a38-b838-de776fd4138c&hash=SYSSXDF&displaylang=en


PRODUCT SPECIFIC INFORMATION

HISTORY
Version: 1 (rev.1) 18 September 2006 Initial release

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 2006 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 - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c00771742
Version: 1

HPSBUX02153 SSRT061181 rev.1 - 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: 2006-09-20

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 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) 2006-56,
2006-55, 2006-54, 2006-53,
2006-52, 2006-51, 2006-50, 2006-48, 2006-47, 2006-46, 2006-45, 2006-44,
2006-43, 2006-42,
2006-41, 2006-39, 2006-38, 2006-37, 2006-36, 2006-35, 2006-34, 2006-33,
2006-32, 2006-31,
2006-30, 2006-29, 2006-28, 2006-27, 2006-25, 2006-24, 2006-23, 2006-22,
2006-20.

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
Firefox prior to version 1.5.0.6 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 preliminary version of Firefox 1.5.0.6 available from
mozilla.org

END AFFECTED VERSIONS

RESOLUTION

HP has made preliminary versions of Firefox 1.5.0.6 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/firefox/releases/1.5.0.6/contrib/

For HP-UX B.11.23 (IA):
firefox_1.5.0.6_ia.depot.gz
firefox_1.5.0.6_ia.depot.gz.readme

For HP-UX B.11.11 and B.11.23 (PA):
firefox_1.5.0.6_pa.depot.gz
firefox_1.5.0.6_pa.depot.gz.readme

This security bulletin will be revised when fully tested and localized
versions of
Firefox 1.5.0.6 or subsequent for HP-UX are available.

MANUAL ACTION: Yes - Update
install preliminary version of Firefox 1.5.0.6 available from
mozilla.org

PRODUCT SPECIFIC INFORMATION

HP-UX Security Patch Check: Security Patch Check revision B.02.00
analyzes all
HP-issued Security Bulletins to provide a subset of recommended actions
that potentially
affect a specific HP-UX system. For more information:
http://software.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.do?productNumbe
r=B6834AA

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

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 Virtual Vault


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 2006 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 nor 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 - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c00774579
Version: 1

HPSBUX02156 SSRT061236 rev.1 - 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: 2006-09-20

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) 2006-55,
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 1.5.0.5 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
============
Tbird.TBIRD-COM
action: install preliminary version of Thunderbird 1.5.0.5 available
from mozilla.org

END AFFECTED VERSIONS

RESOLUTION

HP has made preliminary versions of Thunderbird 1.5.0.5 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/1.5.0.5/contr
ib/

For HP-UX B.11.23 (IA):
thunderbird_1.5.0.5_ia.depot.gz
thunderbird_1.5.0.5_ia.depot.gz.readme

For HP-UX B.11.11 and B.11.23 (PA):
thunderbird_1.5.0.5_pa.depot.gz
thunderbird_1.5.0.5_pa.depot.gz.readme

This security bulletin will be revised when fully tested and localized
versions of
Thunderbird 1.5.0.5 or subsequent for HP-UX are available.

MANUAL ACTION: Yes - Update
install preliminary version of Thunderbird 1.5.0.5 available from
mozilla.org

PRODUCT SPECIFIC INFORMATION

HP-UX Security Patch Check: Security Patch Check revision B.02.00
analyzes all
HP-issued Security Bulletins to provide a subset of recommended actions
that potentially
affect a specific HP-UX system. For more information:
http://software.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.do?productNumbe
r=B6834AA

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

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 Virtual Vault


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 2006 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 nor 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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