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ESB-2009.0155 -- [HP-UX] -- HP-UX Running Apache Web Server Suite, Remote Denial of Service (DoS), Cross-site Scripting (XSS), Execution of Arbitrary Code, Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Date: 03 March 2009
References: ESB-2008.0575  AA-2008.0131  ESB-2008.0772  AA-2008.0168  ESB-2008.0815  ESB-2008.0952  ESB-2009.0179  ESB-2009.0323  ESB-2009.0358  ESB-2010.0692  


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             AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution

                         ESB-2009.0155 -- [HP-UX]
  HP-UX Running Apache Web Server Suite, Remote Denial of Service (DoS),
         Cross-site Scripting (XSS), Execution of Arbitrary Code,
                     Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
                               3 March 2009

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        AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product:              Apache Web Server Suite
Publisher:            Hewlett-Packard
Operating System:     HP-UX
Impact:               Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands
                      Cross-site Scripting
                      Denial of Service
                      Cross-site Request Forgery
Access:               Remote/Unauthenticated
CVE Names:            CVE-2008-3658 CVE-2008-2939 CVE-2008-2938
                      CVE-2008-2370 CVE-2008-2364 CVE-2008-1947
                      CVE-2008-1232 CVE-2007-6420

Ref:                  AA-2008.0131
                      ESB-2008.0772
                      ESB-2008.0575
                      ESB-2008.0815
                      AA-2008.0168
                      ESB-2008.0952

Revision History:         March 3 2009: Revised Affected Versions and 
                                        Resolution Table 
                      February 16 2009: Initial Release

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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c01650939
Version: 3

HPSBUX02401 SSRT090005 rev.3 - HP-UX Running Apache Web Server Suite, Remote 
Denial of Service (DoS), Cross-site Scripting (XSS), Execution of Arbitrary 
Code, Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

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

Release Date: 2009-02-02
Last Updated: 2009-02-25

Potential Security Impact: Remote Denial of Service (DoS), cross-site 
scripting (XSS), execution of arbitrary code, cross-site request forgery (CSRF)

Source: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Software Security Response Team

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
Potential security vulnerabilities have been identified with HP-UX running 
Apache-based Web Server or Tomcat-based Servelet Engine. The vulnerabilities 
could be exploited remotely to cause a Denial of Service (DoS), cross-site 
scripting (XSS), execution of arbitrary code, or cross-site request forgery 
(CSRF). Apache-based Web Server and Tomcat-based Servelet Engine are 
contained in the Apache Web Server Suite.

References: CVE-2007-6420, CVE-2008-1232, CVE-2008-1947, CVE-2008-2364, 
CVE-2008-2370, CVE-2008-2938, CVE-2008-2939, CVE-2008-3658

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP-UX B.11.23 and B.11.31 running Apache-based Web Server v2.2.8.01.01 or 
v2.0.59.07.02 or earlier or Tomcat-based Servelet Engine v5.5.27.01 or earlier
 
HP-UX B.11.11 running Apache-based Web Server v2.0.59.07.02 or earlier or 
Tomcat-based Servelet Engine v5.5.27.01 or earlier 

BACKGROUND

CVSS 2.0 Base Metrics 
===============================================
Reference                         Base Vector               Base Score 
CVE-2007-6420     (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)      4.3
CVE-2008-1232     (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)      4.3
CVE-2008-1947     (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)      4.3
CVE-2008-2364     (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)      5.0
CVE-2008-2370     (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)      5.0
CVE-2008-2938     (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)      4.3
CVE-2008-2939     (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)      4.3
CVE-2008-3658     (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)      7.5
===============================================
Information on CVSS is documented in HP Customer Notice: HPSN-2008-002.

RESOLUTION

HP has provided the following upgrades to resolve these vulnerabilities. 
The upgrades are available from the following location: 

URL: http://software.hp.com 

Note: HP-UX Web Server Suite v3.02 contains HP-UX Apache-based Web Server 
v2.2.8.01.02 and HP-UX Tomcat-based Servlet Engine 5.5.27.01.01 

Note: HP-UX Web Server Suite v2.22 contains HP-UX Apache-based Web Server 
v2.0.59.07.03 and HP-UX Tomcat-based Servlet Engine 5.5.27.01.01 

Web Server Suite Version
 HP-UX Release  Apache Depot name 
==============================================
Web Server Suite Version - Web Server v.3.02
 B.11.23 and B.11.31 PA-32   HPUXWSATW-B302-32.depot
 B.11.23 and B.11.31 IA-64    HPUXWSATW-B302-64.depot

Web Server Suite Version - Web Server v.2.22 
 B.11.11 PA-32  HPUXWSATW-B222-1111.depot
 B.11.23 PA-32  HPUXWSATW-B222-1123-32.depot
 B.11.23 IA-64   HPUXWSATW-B222-1123-64.depot
 B.11.31 IA-32   HPUXWSATW-B222-1131-32.depot
 B.11.31 IA-64   HPUXWSATW-B222-1131-64.depot
===============================================

 
MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes - Update 
Install Apache-based Web Server with Tomcat-based Servelet Engine from the 
Apache Web Server Suite v2.22 or v3.02 or subsequent 

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 

For Web Server v3.02 
HP-UX B.11.23 
================== 
hpuxws22APCH32.APACHE 
hpuxws22APCH32.APACHE2 
hpuxws22TOMCAT.TOMCAT 
action: install revision B.2.2.8.01.02 or subsequent 
URL: http://software.hp.com 

HP-UX B.11.31 
================== 
hpuxws22APACHE.APACHE 
hpuxws22APACHE.APACHE2 
hpuxws22TOMCAT.TOMCAT 
action: install revision B.2.2.8.01.02 or subsequent 
URL: http://software.hp.com 


Web Server v2.22 
HP-UX B.11.11 
================== 
hpuxwsAPACHE.APACHE 
hpuxwsAPACHE.APACHE2 
hpuxwsTOMCAT.TOMCAT 
action: install revision B.2.0.59.07.03 or subsequent 
URL: http://software.hp.com 

HP-UX B.11.23 
================== 
hpuxwsAPCH32.APACHE 
hpuxwsAPCH32.APACHE2 
hpuxwsTOMCAT.TOMCAT 
action: install revision B.2.0.59.07.03 or subsequent 
URL: http://software.hp.com 

HP-UX B.11.31 
================== 
hpuxwsAPCH32.APACHE 
hpuxwsAPCH32.APACHE2 
hpuxwsTOMCAT.TOMCAT 
action: install revision B.2.0.59.07.03 or subsequent 
URL: http://software.hp.com 

END AFFECTED VERSIONS 

HISTORY 
Version:1 (rev.1) 2 February 2009 Initial release 
Version:2 (rev.2) 12 February 2009 Corrected Affected Versions, clarified 
Resolution Table 
Version:3 (rev.3) 25 February 2009 Revised Affected Versions and Resolution 
Table 

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. 


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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 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 
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©Copyright 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 

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damages relating to the procurement of substitute products or services; or 
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respective owners.

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