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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2015.2909.2
SSRT102942 rev.1 - HP-UX BIND running named, Remote Denial of Service (DoS)
30 November 2015
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: BIND
Publisher: Hewlett-Packard
Operating System: HP-UX
Impact/Access: Denial of Service -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2015-5722
Reference: ESB-2015.2473
ESB-2015.2300
Original Bulletin:
https://h20564.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-c04891218
Revision History: November 30 2015: Corrected Support Software Versions
and HP-UX 11.23 depot name
November 24 2015: Initial Release
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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN
Document ID: c04891218
Version: 2
HPSBUX03522 SSRT102942 rev.2 - HP-UX BIND running named, Remote Denial of
Service (DoS)
NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon
as possible.
Release Date: 2015-11-19
Last Updated: 2015-11-25
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 in the HP-UX BIND
service running named. This vulnerability could be exploited remotely to
create a Denial of Service (DoS).
References:
CVE-2015-5722
PSRT102942
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP-UX B.11.31 BIND 9.9.4 prior to C.9.9.4.5.0 (named)
HP-UX B.11.23 BIND 9.3.2 prior to C.9.3.2.15.0 (named)
BACKGROUND
For a PGP signed version of this security bulletin please write to:
security-alert@hp.com
CVSS 2.0 Base Metrics
Reference Base Vector Base Score
CVE-2015-5722 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C) 7.8
Information on CVSS is documented in HP Customer Notice: HPSN-2008-002
RESOLUTION
HP has provided the following software updates to resolve the vulnerability in
the HP-UX BIND service running named.
BIND 9.3.2 for HP-UX Release B.11.23 (PA and IA)
Depot: DNSUPGRADE_C.9.3.2.15.0_HP-UX_B.11.23_IA_PA.depot
BIND 9.9.4 for HP-UX Release B.11.31 (PA and IA)
Depot: HP_UX_11.31_HPUX-NameServer_C.9.9.4.5.0_HP-UX_B.11.31_IA_PA.depot
Note: The depot files can be found here:
https://h20392.www2.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.do?productNumber=BIND
MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes - Update
Download and install the software update
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.11.23 IA/PA
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BindUpgrade.BIND-UPGRADE
BindUpgrade.BIND2-UPGRADE
action: install C.9.3.2.15.0 or subsequent
HP-UX B.11.31 IA/PA
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NameService.BIND-AUX
NameService.BIND-RUN
action: install C.9.9.4.5.0 or subsequent
END AFFECTED VERSIONS
HISTORY
Version:1 (rev.1) - 19 November 2015 Initial release
Version:2 (rev.2) - 25 November 2015 Corrected Support Software Versions and
HP-UX 11.23 depot name
Third Party Security Patches: Third party security patches that are to be
installed on systems running Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) software
products should be applied in accordance with the customer's patch management
policy.
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Software Product Category: The Software Product Category is represented in the
title by the two characters following HPSB.
3C = 3COM
3P = 3rd Party Software
GN = HP General Software
HF = HP Hardware and Firmware
MU = Multi-Platform Software
NS = NonStop Servers
OV = OpenVMS
PV = ProCurve
ST = Storage Software
UX = HP-UX
System management and security procedures must be reviewed frequently to
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security features of software products to provide customers with current
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"HP is broadly distributing this Security Bulletin in order to bring to the
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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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