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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 =========================================================================== AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution ESB-2006.0780 -- [HP-UX][Tru64] HP-UX and Tru64 Running dtmail - Local Execution of Arbitrary Code 20 October 2006 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: dtmail Publisher: Hewlett-Packard Operating System: HP-UX HP Tru64 UNIX Impact: Increased Privileges Access: Existing Account Original Bulletin: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c00793091 http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c00793805 Comment: This bulletin contains two separate HP advisories, describing the same vulnerability in dtmail for HP-UX and Tru64 UNIX. - --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN Document ID: c00793091 Version: 1 HPSBUX02162 SSRT061223 rev.1 - HP-UX Running dtmail, Local Execution of Arbitrary Code NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible. Release Date: 2006-10-18 Last Updated: 2006-10-18 Potential Security Impact: Local execution of arbitrary code Source: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Software Security Response Team VULNERABILITY SUMMARY A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX running dtmail. The vulnerability could be exploited by a local, authorized user to execute arbitrary code as a member of the 'mail' group. References: NETRAGARD-20060810 SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed. HP-UX B.11.23, B.11.11, B.11.00 running dtmail. BACKGROUND For a PGP signed version of this security bulletin please write to: security-alert@hp.com The Hewlett-Packard Company thanks Adriel T. Desautels of Netragard, L.L.C for reporting this vulnerability to security-alert@hp.com. AFFECTED VERSIONS 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. HP-UX B.11.23 ============= CDE.CDE-RUN action: install PHSS_35435 or subsequent HP-UX B.11.11 ============= CDE.CDE-RUN action: install PHSS_35434 subsequent HP-UX B.11.00 ============= CDE.CDE-RUN action: install PHSS_35433 or subsequent END AFFECTED VERSIONS RESOLUTION HP has made the following patches available to resolve the issue. The patches are available from http://itrc.hp.com HP-UX B.11.23 PHSS_35435 or subsequent HP-UX B.11.11 PHSS_35434 or subsequent HP-UX B.11.00 PHSS_35433 or subsequent MANUAL ACTIONS: No 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) - 18 October 2006 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 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 Virtual Vault 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 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 nor 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. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN Document ID: c00793805 Version: 1 HPSBTU02163 SSRT061223 rev.1 - HP Tru64 UNIX Running dtmail, Local Execution of Arbitrary Code NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible. Release Date: 2006-10-17 Last Updated: 2006-10-17 Potential Security Impact: Local execution of arbitrary code Source: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Software Security Response Team VULNERABILITY SUMMARY A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the dtmail program running on the HP Tru64 UNIX Operating System. The vulnerability could be exploited by a local, authorized user to execute arbitrary code as a member of the 'mail' group. References: NETRAGARD-20060810 SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed. The following supported software versions are affected when running dtmail: * HP Tru64 UNIX 5.1B-3 * HP Tru64 UNIX 5.1B-2/PK4 * HP Tru64 UNIX 5.1A PK6 * HP Tru64 UNIX 4.0G PK4 * HP Tru64 UNIX 4.0F PK8 BACKGROUND For a PGP signed version of this security bulletin please write to: security-alert@hp.com The Hewlett-Packard Company thanks Adriel T. Desautels of Netragard, L.L.C for reporting this vulnerability to security-alert@hp.com RESOLUTION HP has released the following Early Release Patch kits (ERPs) publicly for use by any customer. The ERP kits use dupatch to install and will not install over any Customer Specific Patches (CSPs) that have file intersections with the ERP. HP Tru64 UNIX Version 5.1B-3 ERP Kit Location: http://www2.itrc.hp.com/service/patch/patchDetail.do?patchid=T64KIT1000912-V51BB26-ES-20060928 Name:T64KIT1000912-V51BB26-ES-20060928.tar MD5 Checksum: bca42343837c9df40278db23a8e937d7 HP Tru64 UNIX Version 5.1B-2/PK4 ERP Kit Location: http://www2.itrc.hp.com/service/patch/patchDetail.do?patchid=T64KIT1000908-V51BB25-ES-20060928 Name: T64KIT1000908-V51BB25-ES-20060928.tar MD5 Checksum: cd372a1eee401c287216e0a803cdfde2 HP Tru64 UNIX Version 5.1A PK6 ERP Kit Location: http://www2.itrc.hp.com/service/patch/patchDetail.do?patchid=T64KIT1000916-V51AB24-ES-20060929 Name: T64KIT1000916-V51AB24-ES-20060929.tar MD5 Checksum: bcf69e1de05b7bcb611dcff9b62f440 HP Tru64 UNIX Version 4.0G PK4 ERP Kit Location: http://www2.itrc.hp.com/service/patch/patchDetail.do?patchid=T64KIT1000911-V40GB22-ES-20060928 Name: T64KIT1000911-V40GB22-ES-20060928.tar MD5 Checksum: 6c5dda9fe09c1a40ef4ed83e1cf01e14 HP Tru64 UNIX Version 4.0F PK8 ERP Kit Location: http://www2.itrc.hp.com/service/patch/patchDetail.do?patchid=DUXKIT1000913-V40FB22-ES-20060928 Name: DUXKIT1000913-V40FB22-ES-20060928.tar MD5 Checksum: 9bdf70afb5fafc8e39396925bd9c517b PRODUCT SPECIFIC INFORMATION HISTORY Version:1 (rev.1) - 17 October 2006 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 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 Virtual Vault 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 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 nor 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. 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