April 2007

ID: 121
Ref: 063/2007
Date: 25 April 2007:15:16:48
Version: 1

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Title: Hewlett-Packard Security Advisory - HPSBST02200 SSRT071330 rev.1 - HP StorageWorks Command View Advanced Edition for XP, Local Unauthorized Access
Abstract: Potential vulnerability in HP StorageWorks Command View Advanced Edition for XP.
Vendors affected: Hewlett Packard
Operating systems affected: Hewlett Packard
Applications affected: Hewlett Packard

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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c00911797
Version: 1

HPSBST02200 SSRT071330 rev.1 - HP StorageWorks Command View Advanced Edition for XP, Local Unauthorized Access

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

Release Date: 2007-03-28
Last Updated: 2007-04-03

Potential Security Impact: Local unauthorized access

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

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
A potential vulnerability has been identified with HP StorageWorks Command View Advanced Edition for XP software where new user registration or addition may allow local unauthorized access to user accounts.

References: None

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP StorageWorks Command View Advanced Edition for XP v 5.0.0-00 to v
5.1.0-05 and v 5.5.0 -00 to v 5.5.0-02

HP StorageWorks XP Replication Monitor v 1.1.0-00 and v 5.0.0-00 to v
5.5.0-02

HP StorageWorks XP Tiered Storage Manager v 1.1.0-00 and v 5.0.0-00 to v
5.5.0-01

When at least one of the following Lines/Models is installed on a single
server:
HP StorageWorks Command View Device Manager HP StorageWorks Command View Global Link Availability Manager HP StorageWorks Command View Replication Monitor HP StorageWorks Command View Tiered Storage Manager HP StorageWorks Command View Tuning Manager

BACKGROUND

RESOLUTION
HP has made the following software updates available to resolve this issue. The updates are available via the following Web page http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html?pageDisplay=drivers

HP StorageWorks Command View Advanced Edition for XP Install v 5.6.0-01 or subsequent

HP StorageWorks XP Replication Monitor
Install v 5.6.0-01 or subsequent

HP StorageWorks XP Tiered Storage Manager Install v 5.5.0-02 or subsequent



Note: Delete or change the user authentication information for all user accounts after updated software versions are installed.

PRODUCT SPECIFIC INFORMATION

HISTORY
Version: 1 (rev.1) - 03 April 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

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To review previously published Security Bulletins visit:
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* 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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