February 2005

ID: 00143
Ref: 127/2005
Date: 16 February 2005:15:59:06
Version: 1

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Title: HP SECURITY BULLETIN - HP Web-enabled Management Software Remote Buffer Overflow
Abstract:
Vendors affected: Red Hat
Operating systems affected: Red Hat
Applications affected: Red Hat

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HP SECURITY BULLETIN - HP Web-enabled Management Software Remote Buffer Overflow

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A potential remotely exploitable buffer overflow vulnerability has been
identified in the HP HTTP Server component of the HP Web-enabled
Management Software. The potential vulnerability could result in a
denial of service condition or in the execution of privileged code.



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HP SECURITY BULLETIN

HPSBMA01116 REVISION: 0

SSRT5893 rev.0 - HP Web-enabled Management Software
Remote Buffer Overflow

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:
14 February 2005

POTENTIAL SECURITY IMPACT:
Remote unauthorized user may create Denial of
Service (DoS), and execute privileged code

SOURCE:
Hewlett-Packard Company
HP Software Security Response Team

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY:
A potential remotely exploitable buffer overflow
vulnerability has been identified in the HP HTTP Server
component of the HP Web-enabled Management Software. The
potential vulnerability could result in a denial of
service condition or in the execution of privileged code.

REFERENCES:
None

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP HTTP Server (Version 5.0 through Version 5.95) HP HTTP
Server is a component of HP Web Based Management Products
for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows 2003,
and Linux.

BACKGROUND:
To ensure that HP Web-enabled Management Software has
the most current enhancements and patches, upgrade to the
latest versions as they become available. For additional
information, refer to the ProLiant server management web
site at the following URL:www.hp.com/servers/manage



RESOLUTION:
HP HTTP Server (Version 5.0 through Version 5.95) HP HTTP
Server is a component of HP Web Based Management Products
for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows 2003,
and Linux.

HP recommends that customers upgrade to HP HTTP Server
Version 5.96 (or later) OR to the System Management
Homepage Version 2.0 or later.

Management Software Security Patch for Windows Version 5.96
(or later) and downloadable as SoftPaq SP29008. The latest
Security Patch SoftPaq is available for download from the
following URL:
http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/Server/us/
download/22192.html

Note: The System Management Homepage version 2.0 for Windows
and Linux available in SmartStart version 7.20 (when
available) and later can be used for resolution.

BULLETIN REVISION HISTORY:
Revision 0 - 14 February 2005
- Initial release



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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:
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
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special or consequential damages including downtime cost; lost profits;
damages relating to the procurement of substitute products or services;
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and the names of Hewlett-Packard products referenced herein are trademarks
of Hewlett-Packard Company in the United States and other countries. Other
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respective owners.

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