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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2010.0107
Updates released for 3Com H3C S9500E/S12500 switches
20 April 2010
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: 3Com H3C S9500E Switch
3Com H3C S12500 Switch
Operating System: Network Appliance
Impact/Access: Denial of Service -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
Member content until: Thursday, May 20 2010
OVERVIEW
A vulnerability has been identified in 3Com H3C S9500E/S12500
switches.
IMPACT
The vendor has provided the following information regarding this
vulnerability:
"When the client web input a special url to perform portal
authentication, the S12500 device will reboot exceptionally." [1,2]
This vulnerability is present in S9500E [1] and S12500 [2] switches.
MITIGATION
Users can update to the 1230P01 release to correct this vulnerability.
Detailed instructions for updating to this release are available in
the vendor's release notes [1,2].
REFERENCES
[1] H3C S9500E-CMW520-R1230P01 Release Notes
http://support.3com.com/documents/H3C/switches/9500/H3C_S9500E_CMW5.20.R1230P01_Release_Notes.pdf
[2] H3C S12500-CMW520-R1230P01 Release Notes
http://support.3com.com/documents/H3C/switches/12500/H3C_S12500_CMW5.20.R1230P01_Release_Notes.pdf
AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.
If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT
Incident Reporting Form at:
http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192
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