February 2005

ID: 00126
Ref: 2005/109
Date: 11 February 2005:15:01:20
Version: 1

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Title: Two Hewlett-Packard Security Advisories: 1. HP-UX BIND 9.2.0 remote Denial of Service (DoS) 2. HP-UX ftpd remote privileged access
Abstract:
Vendors affected: Hewlett Packard
Operating systems affected: Hewlett Packard
Applications affected: Hewlett Packard

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Two Hewlett-Packard Security Advisories:

1. HP-UX BIND 9.2.0 remote Denial of Service (DoS)

2. HP-UX ftpd remote privileged access


Detail
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1. A potential vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX BIND 9.2.0 which could be
exploited by a remote, unauthorized user to create a Denial of Service (DoS)

2. A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX running ftpd,
where a buffer overflow in ftpd could be remotely exploited to allow an unauthorized
user to gain privileged access.



1.
HP SECURITY BULLETIN

HPSBUX01117 REVISION: 0

SSRT4861 rev.0 - HP-UX BIND 9.2.0 remote Denial of Service (DoS)

NOTICE:
There are no restrictions for distribution of this Security Bulletin provided that
it remains complete and intact.

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

INITIAL RELEASE:
07 February 2005

POTENTIAL SECURITY IMPACT:
remote Denial of Service (DoS)

SOURCE:
Hewlett-Packard Company
HP Software Security Response Team

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY:
A potential vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX BIND 9.2.0 which could be
exploited by a remote, unauthorized user to create a Denial of Service (DoS).

REFERENCES:
None

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed. HP-UX B.11.00,
B.11.11, and B.11.23 running BIND 9.2.0.

BACKGROUND:

AFFECTED VERSIONS

Note: To determine if a system has an affected version,
search the output of "swlist -a revision -l fileset"
for an affected fileset. Then determine if the
recommended patch or update is installed.


HP-UX B.11.00
=============
BINDv920.INETSVCS-BIND
action: install revision B.11.00.01.004 or subsequent

HP-UX B.11.11
=============
BINDv920.INETSVCS-BIND
action: install revision B.11.11.01.006 or subsequent

HP-UX B.11.23
=============
InternetSrvcs.INETSVCS2-RUN
action: install PHNE_32443 or subsequent

END AFFECTED VERSIONS

RESOLUTION:available from http://software.hp.com

HP-UX B.11.11 BIND 9.2.0 B.11.11.01.006
available from http://software.hp.com

HP-UX B.11.23 PHNE_32443
available from http://itrc.hp.com

MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes - Update
HP-UX B.11.00 and B.11.11 - Install the update available from http://software.hp.co

HP-UX B.11.23 - No manual actions.

BULLETIN REVISION HISTORY:

Revision 0: 7 February 2005
Initial release







2.

HP SECURITY BULLETIN

HPSBUX01118 REVISION: 0

SSRT4883 rev.0 - HP-UX ftpd remote privileged access

NOTICE:
There are no restrictions for distribution of this Security Bulletin provided that
it remains complete and intact.

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


INITIAL RELEASE: 08 February 2005

POTENTIAL SECURITY IMPACT: remote privileged access

SOURCE: Hewlett-Packard Company
HP Software Security Response Team


VULNERABILITY SUMMARY:

A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX running ftpd, where a buffer overflow in ftpd could be remotely exploited to allow an unauthorized user
to gain privileged access.

REFERENCES: iDEFENSE Security Advisory 12.21.04

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed. HP-UX B.11.00,
B.11.04, B.11.11, B.11.22 running ftpd and HP-UX B.11.00, B.11.11 wu-ftp version 2.6
running ftpd.

BACKGROUND:

Note: The patches recommended in this bulletin are also
recommended in HPSBUX01050 - SSRT3456. This bulletin is
being issued to reference iDEFENSE Security Advisory
12.21.04.

AFFECTED VERSIONS

Note: To determine if a system has an affected version,
search the output of "swlist -a revision -l fileset"
for an affected fileset. Then determine if the
recommended patch or update is installed.

HP-UX B.11.22
=============
InternetSrvcs.INETSVCS2-RUN
action: install PHNE_29462 or subsequent.

HP-UX B.11.11
=============
InternetSrvcs.INETSVCS-RUN
action: install PHNE_29461 or subsequent.

WUFTP-26.INETSVCS-FTP
action: install revision B.11.11.01.003 or subsequent.

HP-UX B.11.04
=============
InternetSrvcs.INETSVCS-RUN
action: install PHNE_31034 or subsequent.

HP-UX B.11.00
=============
InternetSrvcs.INETSVCS-RUN
action: install PHNE_29460 or subsequent.

WUFTP-26.INETSVCS-FTP
action: install revision B.11.00.01.003 or subsequent.


END AFFECTED VERSIONS

RESOLUTION:
HP patches to resolve this potential vulnerability are available for download
from: http://itrc.hp.com phpne For HP-UX B.11.22 - PHNE_29462 or subsequent.

For HP-UX B.11.11 - PHNE_29461 or subsequent.

For HP-UX B.11.04 - PHNE_31034 or subsequent.

For HP-UX B.11.00 - PHNE_29460 or subsequent.

In addition web upgrades are available from http://software.hp.com for HP-UX
B.11.00 and B.11.11 wu-ftp version 2.6.

MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes - Update
Web upgrades are available from http://software.hp.com for HP-UX B.11.00 and
B.11.11 wu-ftp version 2.6.


HP-UX SPECIFIC SECURITY BULLETINS*: 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://www.software.hp.com/cgi-bin/swdepot_parser.cgi/cgi/
displayProductInfo.pl?productNumber=B6834AA


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 obtain the security-alert PGP key please send an e-mail message to
security-alert@hp.com with the Subject of 'get key' (no quotes).

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 IRTC security bulletins and patches
- check ALL categories for which alerts are required and
continue.
Under Step2: your IRTC 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://itrc.hp.com/cki/bin/doc.pl/screen=ckiSecurityBulletin

* The Software Product Category that this Security Bulletin
relates to is represented by the 5th and 6th characters of the
Bulletin number:
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 2005 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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