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ESB-2006.0889 -- [HP-UX] -- HP-UX Secure Shell Remote Denial of Service

Date: 19 December 2006
References: ESB-2006.0709  ESB-2007.0392  

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             AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution

                         ESB-2006.0889 -- [HP-UX]
                HP-UX Secure Shell Remote Denial of Service
                             19 December 2006

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        AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product:              HP-UX Secure Shell
Publisher:            Hewlett-Packard
Operating System:     HP-UX B.11.23
                      HP-UX B.11.11
                      HP-UX B.11.00
Impact:               Denial of Service
Access:               Remote/Unauthenticated
CVE Names:            CVE-2006-4924 CVE-2006-0225

Ref:                  ESB-2006.0709

Revision History:  December 19 2006: Updated affected OS releases
                   December  6 2006: Initial Release

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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c00815112
Version: 2

HPSBUX02178 SSRT061267 rev.2 - HP-UX Secure Shell Remote Unauthorized Denial of Service (DoS)

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

Release Date: 2006-12-01
Last Updated: 2006-12-05

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 with HP-UX running HP-UX Secure Shell. The vulnerability could be remotely exploited to allow a remote unauthorized user to create a Denial of Service (DoS).

References: CVE-2006-0225, CVE-2006-4924

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
 ->HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23

BACKGROUND

To determine if an HP-UX system has an affected version, search the output of "swlist -a revision -l fileset" for one of the filesets listed below. For affected systems verify that the recommended action has been taken. 

AFFECTED VERSIONS 

HP-UX B.11.11 
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Secure_Shell.SECURE_SHELL 
action: install revision A.04.40.006 or subsequent 
URL: http://h20293.www2.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.do?productNumber=T1471AA 

HP-UX B.11.23 
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Secure_Shell.SECURE_SHELL 
action: install revision A.04.40.007 or subsequent 
URL: http://h20293.www2.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.do?productNumber=T1471AA 

END AFFECTED VERSIONS 

RESOLUTION

HP is providing the following HP Secure Shell (T1471AA) updates to resolve this potential vulnerability. 
These updates can be downloaded from http://h20293.www2.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.do?productNumber=T1471AA 


HP-UX B.11.11 - HP-UX Secure Shell A.04.40.006 
HP-UX B.11.23 - HP-UX Secure Shell A.04.40.007 

The HP-UX Secure Shell A.04.40.006 and A.04.40.007 are based on OpenSSH 4.4p1, and contain the following libraries: zlib1.2.3, OpenSSL v0.9.7l and TCP Wrappers v7.6-ipv6.4. 

MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes - Update 

Download and install the appropriate update from http://h20293.www2.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.do?productNumber=T1471AA 

PRODUCT SPECIFIC INFORMATION 
HP-UX Security Patch Check: 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://software.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.do? productNumber=B6834AA 

HISTORY: 
Version: 1 (rev.1) 04 December 2006 Initial release 
Version: 2 (rev.2) 05 December 2006 Updated affected OS releases. 

Third Party Security Patches: Third party security patches which 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

Subscribe: To initiate a subscription to receive future HP Security Bulletins via Email: 
http://h30046.www3.hp.com/driverAlertProfile.php?regioncode=NA&langcode=USENG&jumpid=in_SC-GEN__driverITRC&topiccode=ITRC 
On the web page: ITRC security bulletins and patch sign-up 
Under Step1: your ITRC security bulletins and patches 
  - check ALL categories for which alerts are required and continue.
Under Step2: your ITRC operating systems 
  - verify your operating system selections are checked and save.


To update an existing subscription: http://h30046.www3.hp.com/subSignIn.php 
Log in on the web page: Subscriber's choice for Business: sign-in. 
On the web page: Subscriber's Choice: your profile summary - use Edit Profile to update appropriate sections.


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 2006 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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