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Subject:    [security bulletin] HPSBUX02389 SSRT080141 rev.1 - HP-UX, Local Denial of Service (DoS)
From:       security-alert () hp ! com
Date:       2008-12-03 14:41:40
Message-ID: 20081203144141.14ED8BD8B () hpchs ! cup ! hp ! com
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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c01615952
Version: 1

HPSBUX02389 SSRT080141 rev.1 - HP-UX, Local Denial of Service (DoS)

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

Release Date: 2008-12-02
Last Updated: 2008-12-02

Potential Security Impact: Local 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. The vulnerability \
could be exploited locally to create a denial of service (DoS).

References: CVE-2008-4416

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP-UX B.11.31

BACKGROUND

CVSS 2.0 Base Metrics 
===============================================
Reference                         Base Vector               Base Score 
CVE-2008-4416     (AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:C)      4.6
===============================================
Information on CVSS is documented in HP Customer Notice: HPSN-2008-002.
 
RESOLUTION

HP has made the following patch available to resolve this issue. 

The patch is available from http://itrc.hp.com 

OS Release - HP-UX B.11.31
Patch ID - PHKL_38987 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 Security Bulletins issued by HP \
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 text is for use by the HP-UX Software Assistant. 

AFFECTED VERSIONS 

HP-UX B.11.31 
============= 
ProgSupport.C-INC 
OS-Core.CORE2-KRN 
action: install patch PHKL_38987 or subsequent 
URL: http://itrc.hp.com 

END AFFECTED VERSIONS 

HISTORY 
Version:1 (rev.1) - 2 December 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.

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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