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ESB-2008.0962 -- [Win][Linux][HP-UX][Solaris] -- HP OpenView Network Node Manager - denial of service vulnerability
Date: 05 May 2009

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             AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution

               ESB-2008.0962 -- [Win][Linux][HP-UX][Solaris]
    HP OpenView Network Node Manager - denial of service vulnerability
                                5 May 2009

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        AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product:              HP OpenView Network Node Manager
Publisher:            Hewlett-Packard
Operating System:     HP-UX
                      Linux variants
                      Solaris
                      Windows
Impact:               Denial of Service
Access:               Remote/Unauthenticated
CVE Names:            CVE-2008-3545

Revision History:     May 5 2009: Patches available for NNM v7.01
                      October 10 2008: Initial Release

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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c01567813
Version: 2

HPSBMA02374 SSRT080046 rev.2 - HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM), 
Remote Denial of Service (DoS)

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

Release Date: 2009-05-04
Last Updated: 2009-05-04

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 OpenView 
Network Node Manager (OV NNM). The vulnerability could be exploited remotely 
to create a Denial of Service (DoS).

References: CVE-2008-3545

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) v7.01, v7.51, v7.53 running on 
HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, and Windows

BACKGROUND

CVSS 2.0 Base Metrics 
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Reference                         Base Vector               Base Score 
CVE-2008-3545     (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C)      7.8
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Information on CVSS is documented in HP Customer Notice: HPSN-2008-002.
 
RESOLUTION

HP has made patches available to resolve the vulnerability.

The patches are available from 
  http://support.openview.hp.com/selfsolve/patches 

Note: The patches are not available from the HP IT Resource Center (ITRC). 

OV NNM v7.53 
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Operating System
 Resolved in Patch
 
HP-UX (IA)
 PHSS_38489 or subsequent
 
HP-UX (PA)
 PHSS_38488 or subsequent
 
Linux RedHatAS2.1 
 LXOV_00087 or subsequent
 
Linux RedHat4AS-x86_64 
 LXOV_00088 or subsequent
 
Solaris
 PSOV_03515 or subsequent
 
Windows
 NNM_01193 or subsequent
 


OV NNM v7.51
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Upgrade to NNM v7.53 and install the patches listed above. Patch bundles for 
upgrading from NNM v7.51 to NNM v7.53 are available here: 
  ftp://nnm_753:update@hprc.external.hp.com/ 

OV NNM v7.01 
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Operating System
 Resolved in Patch
 
HP-UX (PA)
 PHSS_38761 or subsequent
 
Solaris
 PSOV_03516 or subsequent
 
Windows
 NNM_01194 or subsequent


MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes - NonUpdate 
Apply the appropriate file as described in the Resolution. 

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 HP-UX)

For HP-UX OV NNM 7.51 and 7.53 
HP-UX B.11.31 
HP-UX B.11.23 (IA) 
HP-UX B.11.23 (PA) 
HP-UX B.11.11 
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OVNNMgr.OVNNM-RUN,fr=B.07.50.00 
action: install the patches listed in the Resolution 
URL: http://support.openview.hp.com/selfsolve/patches 

For HP-UX OV NNM 7.01 
HP-UX B.11.11 
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OVNNMgr.OVNNM-RUN,fr=B.07.01.00 
action: install the patches listed in the Resolution 
URL: http://support.openview.hp.com/selfsolve/patches 

END AFFECTED VERSIONS (for HP-UX)

HISTORY 
Version:1 (rev.1) - 8 October 2008 Initial release 
Version:2 (rev.2) - 4 May 2009 Patches available for NNM v7.01 

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 
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To get the security-alert PGP key, please send an e-mail message as follows:
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  Subject: get key

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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 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."

(c)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 
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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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