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ESB-2008.0445 -- [HP-UX] -- HP-UX running WBEM Services, Remote Execution of Arbitrary Code, Gain Extended Privileges
Date: 16 February 2009
References: ESB-2008.0017 ESB-2008.0023

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             AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution

                         ESB-2008.0445 -- [HP-UX]
        HP-UX running WBEM Services, Remote Execution of Arbitrary
                      Code, Gain Extended Privileges
                             17 February 2009

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        AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product:              WBEM Services vA.02.05.08 or prior
Publisher:            Hewlett-Packard
Operating System:     HP-UX
Impact:               Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands
                      Increased Privileges
Access:               Remote/Unauthenticated
CVE Names:            CVE-2007-5360 CVE-2008-0003

Ref:                  ESB-2008.0023
                      ESB-2008.0017

Original Bulletin:    
  http://alerts.hp.com/r?2.1.3KT.2ZR.xdUfW.C9CwW0..T.DuVK.1Plc.BXUEcN00

Revision History:     February 17 2009: HP Added A.02.00.11 patches
                      April 30 2008:    Initial Release

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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c01438409
Version: 3

HPSBMA02331 SSRT080000 rev.3 - HP-UX running WBEM Services, Remote 
Execution of Arbitrary Code, Gain Extended Privileges

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

Release Date: 2008-04-29
Last Updated: 2009-02-10

Potential Security Impact: Remote execution of arbitrary code, gain extended 
privileges.

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

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
Potential security vulnerabilities have been identified with HP-UX running 
WBEM Services. These vulnerabilities could be exploited remotely to execute 
arbitrary code or to gain extended privileges.

References: CVE-2007-5360, CVE-2008-0003

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23, B.11.31 running HP WBEM Services vA.02.07.01 or 
earlier


BACKGROUND

CVSS 2.0 Base Metrics
===============================================
Reference                         Base Vector               Base Score
CVE-2007-5360     (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)     7.5
CVE-2008-0003     (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)    10.0
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Information on CVSS is documented in HP Customer Notice: HPSN-2008-002.



RESOLUTION
HP has provided the following software patches to resolve the 
vulnerabilities.

The patches are available for download from:
http://itrc.hp.com

OS Release - B.11.11
Affected WBEM Services Revision - A.02.07.01
Patch ID - PHSS_37700

OS Release - B.11.23
Affected WBEM Services Revision - A.02.07
Patch ID - PHSS_37701

OS Release - B.11.31
Affected WBEM Services Revision - A.02.07
Patch ID - PHSS_37891

OS Release - B.11.11
Affected WBEM Services Revision - A.02.05.08
Patch ID - PHSS_37702

OS Release - B.11.23
Affected WBEM Services Revision - A.02.05.08
Patch ID - PHSS_37703

OS Release - B.11.31
Affected WBEM Services Revision - A.02.05.08
Patch ID - PHSS_37704

OS Release - B.11.11
Affected WBEM Services Revision - A.02.00.11
Patch ID - PHSS_38747

OS Release - B.11.23
Affected WBEM Services Revision - A.02.00.11
Patch ID - PHSS_38748


MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes - NonUpdate

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.11.11
=============
WBEMServices.WBEM-CORE
action: install PHSS_38747 or subsequent
http://itrc.hp.com

HP-UX B.11.23
=============
WBEMServices.WBEM-CORE
action: install PHSS_38748 or subsequent
http://itrc.hp.com

HP-UX B.11.11
HP-UX B.11.23
HP-UX B.11.31
=============
WBEMServices.WBEM-CORE-COM
WBEMServices.WBEM-MAN
WBEMServices.WBEM-CORE
action: install revision A.02.00.11 or subsequent

HP-UX B.11.11
=============
WBEMServices.WBEM-CORE-COM
WBEMServices.WBEM-MAN
WBEMServices.WBEM-CORE
action: install PHSS_37700 or subsequent
URL: http://itrc.hp.com

HP-UX B.11.23
=============
WBEMServices.WBEM-CORE-COM
WBEMServices.WBEM-MAN
WBEMServices.WBEM-CORE
action: install PHSS_37701 or subsequent
URL: http://itrc.hp.com

HP-UX B.11.31
=============
WBEMServices.WBEM-CORE-COM
WBEMServices.WBEM-MAN
WBEMServices.WBEM-CORE
action: install PHSS_37891 or subsequent
URL: http://itrc.hp.com


HP-UX B.11.11
=============
WBEMServices.WBEM-CORE-COM
WBEMServices.WBEM-CORE-MAN
WBEMServices.WBEM-CORE
action: install PHSS_37702 or subsequent
URL: http://itrc.hp.com

HP-UX B.11.23
=============
WBEMServices.WBEM-CORE-COM
WBEMServices.WBEM-CORE-MAN
WBEMServices.WBEM-CORE
action: install PHSS_37703 or subsequent
URL: http://itrc.hp.com

HP-UX B.11.31
=============
WBEMServices.WBEM-CORE-COM
WBEMServices.WBEM-CORE-MAN
WBEMServices.WBEM-CORE
action: install PHSS_37704 or subsequent
URL: http://itrc.hp.com

END AFFECTED VERSIONS

HISTORY
Version:1 (rev.1) - 29 April 2008 Initial release
Version:2 (rev.2) - 05 May 2008 Modified affected versions
Version:3 (rev.3) - 10 February 2009 Added A.02.00.11 patches

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 2009 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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