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Subject: [security bulletin] HPSBUX02355 SSRT080023 rev.1 - HP-UX Using libc, Remote Denial of Service (DoS)
From: security-alert () hp ! com
Date: 2008-08-06 21:00:00
Message-ID: 20080806210000.7D8FC940C () hpchs ! cup ! hp ! com
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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN
Document ID: c01520421
Version: 1
HPSBUX02355 SSRT080023 rev.1 - HP-UX Using libc, Remote Denial of Service (DoS)
NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as \
possible.
Release Date: 2008-08-06
Last Updated: 2008-08-06
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 in HP-UX using libc. This \
vulnerability could be exploited remotely to create a Denial of Service (DoS).
References: CVE-2008-1664
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP-UX B.11.23 and B.11.31 using libc.
BACKGROUND
CVSS 2.0 Base Metrics
===============================================
Reference Base Vector Base Score
CVE-2008-1664 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:C) 7.5
===============================================
Information on CVSS is documented in HP Customer Notice: HPSN-2008-002.
RESOLUTION
HP is providing the following software patches to resolve the vulnerability.
The patches are available from: http://itrc.hp.com
HP-UX Release - HP-UX B.11.23 (11i v2)
Action - Install PHCO_38273 or subsequent
HP-UX Release - HP-UX B.11.31 (11i v3)
Action - Install PHCO_38048 or subsequent
MANUAL ACTIONS: No
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 Security Bulletin issues 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 The following is for use by the HP-UX Software Assistant.
AFFECTED VERSIONS
HP-UX B.11.23
===========
OS-Core.C-MIN
OS-Core.C-MIN-64ALIB
OS-Core.CORE2-64SLIB
OS-Core.CORE2-SHLIBS
ProgSupport.PROG2-AUX
OS-Core.C-MIN,fr=B.11.23
OS-Core.C-MIN-64ALIB
OS-Core.CORE2-64SLIB
OS-Core.CORE2-SHLIBS
ProgSupport.PROG-AX-64ALIB
ProgSupport.PROG-MIN
ProgSupport.PROG2-AUX
action: install patch PHCO_38273 or subsequent
URL: http://itrc.hp.com
HP-UX B.11.31
===========
OS-Core.CORE-64SLIB
OS-Core.CORE-SHLIBS
OS-Core.C-MIN
OS-Core.C-MIN-64ALIB
OS-Core.CORE2-64SLIB
OS-Core.CORE2-SHLIBS
ProgSupport.PROG2-AUX
OS-Core.C-MIN,fr=B.11.31
OS-Core.C-MIN-64ALIB
ProgSupport.PROG-AX-64ALIB
ProgSupport.PROG-MIN
ProgSupport.PROG2-AUX
action: install patch PHCO_38048 or subsequent
URL: http://itrc.hp.com
END AFFECTED VERSIONS
HISTORY
Version: 1 (rev.1) 6 August 2008 Initial release
Third Party Security Patches:
Third party security patches that 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.
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: \
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."
©Copyright 2008 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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