February 2005

ID: 00173
Ref: 156/2005
Date: 28 February 2005:14:38:56
Version: 1

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Title: HP SECURITY BULLETIN - HP-UX ftpd remote unauthorized access
Abstract: A potential vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX running ftpd where the vulnerability could be exploited to allow a remote authorized user unauthorized access to files.
Vendors affected: Hewlett Packard
Operating systems affected: Hewlett Packard
Applications affected: Hewlett Packard

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HP SECURITY BULLETIN - HP-UX ftpd remote unauthorized access

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A potential vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX running ftpd
where the vulnerability could be exploited to allow a remote authorized
user unauthorized access to files.




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HP SECURITY BULLETIN

HPSBUX01119 REVISION: 0

SSRT4694 rev.0 - HP-UX ftpd remote unauthorized 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:
23 February 2005

POTENTIAL SECURITY IMPACT:
remote unauthorized access

SOURCE:
Hewlett-Packard Company
HP Software Security Response Team

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY:
A potential vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX running ftpd
where the vulnerability could be exploited to allow a remote authorized
user unauthorized access to files.

REFERENCES:
None

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP-UX B.11.00, B.11.04, B.11.11, B.11.22, and B.11.23.

BACKGROUND:

Note: In addition to the versions of ftp delivered with HP-UX
WU-FTPD 2.6 is available from software.hp.com:

Overview
WU-FTPD is the FTP daemon for HP-UX systems.
WU-FTPD 2.6.1 is the latest version of WU-FTPD
available on both HP-UX 11.0 and 11i v1 platforms. The
IPv6-enabled version of WU-FTPD is available only on
the HP-UX 11i v1 platform.

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.11.23
=============
InternetSrvcs.INETSVCS2-RUN
action: install PHNE_30983 or subsequent.

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_30990 or subsequent.

WUFTP-26.INETSVCS-FTP
action: install revision B.11.11.01.004 or subsequent.

HP-UX B.11.04
=============
InternetSrvcs.INETSVCS-RUN
action: install PHNE_32813 or subsequent.

HP-UX B.11.00
=============
InternetSrvcs.INETSVCS-RUN
action: install PHNE_30989 or subsequent.

WUFTP-26.INETSVCS-FTP
action: install revision B.11.00.01.004 or subsequent.


END AFFECTED VERSIONS

RESOLUTION:
HP has made the following available to resolve the issue:

HP-UX B.11.11 WU-FTPD 2.6.1 B.11.11.01.004
HP-UX B.11.00 WU-FTPD 2.6.1 B.11.00.01.004
available from http://software.hp.com/

HP-UX B.11.23 PHNE_30983
HP-UX B.11.22 PHNE_29462
HP-UX B.11.11 PHNE_30990
HP-UX B.11.04 PHNE_32813
HP-UX B.11.00 PHNE_30989
available from http://itrc.hp.com/

MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes - Update
If WU-FTPD 2.6 is installed, update to:

HP-UX B.11.11 WU-FTPD 2.6.1 B.11.11.01.004
HP-UX B.11.00 WU-FTPD 2.6.1 B.11.00.01.004
available from http://software.hp.com/

BULLETIN REVISION HISTORY:
Revision 0: 23 February 2005
Initial release.



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
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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
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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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