March 2007
Hewlett Packard security advisories
ID: 88
Ref: 030/2007
Date: 09 March 2007:15:26:57
Version: 1
Title: Hewlett Packard security advisories
Abstract: HPSBUX02195 SSRT061237 rev.1 - HP-UX Running Software Distributor, Remote Denial of Service HPSBUX02153 SSRT061181 rev.3 - HP-UX Running Firefox, Remote Unauthorized Access or Elevation of Privileges or Denial of Service
Vendors affected: Hewlett Packard
Operating systems affected: Hewlett Packard
Applications affected: Hewlett Packard
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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN
Document ID: c00874667
Version: 1
HPSBUX02195 SSRT061237 rev.1 - HP-UX Running Software Distributor (SD), Remote Denial of Service (DoS)
NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible.
Release Date: 2007-02-27
Last Updated: 2007-02-27
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 the version of GZIP delivered by HP-UX Software Distributor (SD). The vulnerability could be remotely exploited leading to a Denial of Service (DoS).
References: CVE-2006-4334, CVE-2006-4335, CVE-2006-4336, CVE-2006-4337,
CVE-2006-4338
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP-UX B.11.11 and B.11.23 running Software Distributor (SD)
BACKGROUND
To determine if an HP-UX system has an affected version, search the output of "swlist -a revision -l fileset" for one of the filesets listed below. For affected systems verify that the recommended action has been taken.
AFFECTED VERSIONS
HP-UX B.11.11
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SW-DIST.GZIP
SW-DIST.SD-AGENT
SW-DIST.SD-CMDS
action: install PHCO_35587 or subsequent
HP-UX B.11.23
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SW-DIST.GZIP
SW-DIST.SD-AGENT
SW-DIST.SD-CMDS
action: install revision B.11.23.0612 or subsequent
URL: http://docs.hp.com/en/SD
END AFFECTED VERSIONS
RESOLUTION
HP has made available the patch and the following upgrade package to resolve this issue.
HP-UX B.11.11 - PHCO_35587 or subsequent from: http://itrc.hp.com HP-UX B.11.23 - SD update to B.11.23.0612 retrieved from:
http://docs.hp.com/en/SD
MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes - Update
HP-UX B.11.11 - No manual actions
HP-UX B.11.23 - Update to HP-UX SD B.11.23.0612 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) - 27 February 2007 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 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 - SECURITY BULLETIN
Document ID: c00771742
Version: 3
HPSBUX02153 SSRT061181 rev.3 - 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: 2007-02-27
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) 2006-73, 2006-72, 2006-71, 2006-70, 2006-69, 2006-68, 2006-67, 2006-66, 2006-65, 2006-64, 2006-62, 2006-61, 2006-60, 2006-59, 2006-58, 2006-57, 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 1.5.0.9 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 1.5.0.9 available from mozilla.org
->URL: ftp://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/1.5.0.9/contrib/
END AFFECTED VERSIONS
RESOLUTION
->Preliminary versions of Firefox 1.5.0.9 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/1.5.0.9/contrib/
For HP-UX B.11.23 (IA):
->firefox_1.5.0.9_ia.depot.gz
->firefox_1.5.0.9_ia.depot.gz.readme
For HP-UX B.11.11 and B.11.23 (PA):
->firefox_1.5.0.9_pa.depot.gz
->firefox_1.5.0.9_pa.depot.gz.readme
->This security bulletin will be revised when fully tested and localized versions of Firefox 1.5.0.9 or subsequent for HP-UX are available.
->The most recent fully tested and localized Firefox (version 1.5.0.8) is available here:
http://www.hp.com/products1/unix/java/firefox/index.html
->Firefox version 1.5.0.8 does not resolve the following: Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory (MFSA) 2006-73, 2006-72, 2006-71, 2006-70, 2006-69, 2006-68. These are resolved in Firefox version 1.5.0.9.
MANUAL ACTION: Yes - Update
->install preliminary version of Firefox 1.5.0.9 available from mozilla.org
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 1.5.0.8 available
Version:3 (rev.3) - 27 February 2007 preliminary Firefox 1.5.0.9 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."
CCopyright 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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