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             AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution

                         ESB-2007.1009 -- [HP-UX]
             HP-UX Running DCE, Remote Denial of Service (DoS)
                             14 December 2007

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        AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product:              DCE
Publisher:            Hewlett-Packard
Operating System:     HP-UX B.11.23
                      HP-UX B.11.11
Impact:               Denial of Service
Access:               Remote/Unauthenticated
CVE Names:            CVE-2007-6195

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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c01294212
Version: 1

HPSBUX02294 SSRT071451 rev.1 - HP-UX Running DCE, Remote Denial of Service (DoS)

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

Release Date: 2007-12-12
Last Updated: 2007-12-12

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 applications running DCE such as Software Distributor (SD). The vulnerability could be exploited remotely to create a denial of service (DoS).

References: CVE-2007-6195, ZDI-07-079

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

BACKGROUND

The Hewlett-Packard Company thanks Tenable Network Security, working with Zero Day Initiative at TippingPoint for reporting this vulnerability to security-alert@hp.com. 

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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DCE-Core.DCEC-ENG-A-MAN 
DCE-Core.DCE-CORE-DTS 
DCE-Core.DCE-CORE-RUN 
DCE-Core.DCE-CORE-SHLIB 
DCE-Core.DCE-COR-64SLIB 
action: install patch PHSS_36004 or subsequent 

HP-UX B.11.23 
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DCE-Core.DCE-CORE-DTS 
DCE-Core.DCE-CORE-RUN 
DCE-Core.DCE-COR-PA-RUN 
DCE-Core.DCE-COR-IA-RUN 
DCE-Core.DCE-COR-64SLIB 
DCE-Core.DCE-COR-64SLIB 
DCE-Core.DCE-CORE-SHLIB 
DCE-Core.DCE-CORE-SHLIB 
DCE-Core.DCE-IA64-SHLIB 
DCE-Core.DCEC-ENG-A-MAN 
DCE-CoreTools.DCE-BPRG 
DCE-CoreTools.DCEP-ENG-A-MAN 
action: install patch PHSS_36005 or subsequent 

END AFFECTED VERSIONS 

RESOLUTION

HP is providing the following patches to resolve the vulnerability. 
The updates are available from: http://itrc.hp.com 

OS Release 
 Patch ID 
 
HP-UX B.11.11 (11i v1)
 PHSS_36004 or subsequent
 
HP-UX B.11.23 (11i v2)
 PHSS_36005 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-issued Security Bulletins 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 

HISTORY 
Version 1 (rev.1) - 12 December 2007 Initial Release 

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

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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 2007 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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