Published:
19 July 1998
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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-98.115 -- CIAC Bulletin I-071
OpenVMS loginout Vulnerability
20 July 1998
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U.S. Department of Energy Computer Incident Advisory Capability (CIAC)
has released the following advisory concerning a potential vulnerability
in loginout for OpenVMS. This vulnerability may allow a user to gain
unauthorised access.
The following security bulletin is provided as a service to AusCERT's
members. As AusCERT did not write this document, AusCERT has had
no control over its content. As such, the decision to use any or
all of this information is the responsibility of each user or
organisation, and should be done so in accordance with site policies
and procedures.
NOTE: This is only the original release of the security bulletin.
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On call after hours for emergencies.
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The U.S. Department of Energy
Computer Incident Advisory Capability
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INFORMATION BULLETIN
OpenVMS loginout Vulnerability
July 15, 1998 20:00 GMT Number I-071
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PROBLEM: A potential vulnerability has been identified with loginout.
PLATFORM: OpenVMS (VAX & ALPHA) V7.1
DAMAGE: If exploited, a user may gain unauthorized access.
SOLUTION: Apply patches listed below.
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VULNERABILITY If is strongly recommended that you upgrade to a minimum of
ASSESSMENT: OpenVMS (VAX or Alpha) V7.1 and that the appropriate patches be
applied immediately.
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[ Start Compaq Computer Corp. Advisory ]
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DATE: JULY 13, 1998
TITLE: OpenVMS (VAX & ALPHA) V7.1
Loginout Potential Security Vulnerability
Ref #: SSRT0541V
SOURCE: Compaq Computer Corporation
Software Security Response Team
"We are broadly distributing this Security Advisory in order
to bring to the attention of users of OpenVMS products the
important security information contained in this Advisory.
We recommend that all users determine the applicability
of this information to their individual situations and take
appropriate action.
Compaq Computer Corporation does not warrant that
this information is necessarily accurate or complete
for all user situations and, consequently, will not be
responsible for any damages resulting from user's
use or disregard of the information provided in this Advisory."
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IMPACT:
A potential vulnerability with loginout for OpenVMS (VAX & ALPHA)
software has been discovered, where under certain circumstances,
a user may gain unauthorized access.
We strongly recommend upgrading to a minimum of OpenVMS (VAX or ALPHA)
V7.1 accordingly, and that the appropriate patch kit be installed
immediately.
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RESOLUTION:
This potential security problem has been resolved and an official
patch for this problem has been made available for OpenVMS (VAX & ALPHA)
V7.1 systems.
o the World Wide Web at the following FTP address:
http://www.service.digital.com/public/vms
then choose the appropriate VAX/V7.1
or ALP/V7.1 directory and download the
patch accordingly.
OpenVMS VAX kit
VAXLOGI05_071
OpenVMS Alpha kit
ALPLOGI05_071
Note: [1]The appropriate patch kit must be installed
following any upgrade to OpenVMS (VAX or ALPHA) V7.1
[2] Please review the appropriate release notes and
cover letter prior to installation.
If you need further information, please contact your normal Compaq
Services support channel for OpenVMS (VAX or ALPHA).
We appreciate your cooperation and patience. We regret any
inconvenience applying this information may cause.
As always, we urge you to periodically review your system
management and security procedures.
We will continue to review and enhance the security
features of our products and work with customers to
maintain and improve the security and integrity of
their systems.
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(c)Copyright 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 Compaq Computer Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
Unpublished Rights Reserved Under The Copyright Laws Of
The United States.
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[ End Compaq Computer Corp. Advisory ]
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CIAC wishes to acknowledge the contributions of Compaq Computer Corp. for the
information contained in this bulletin.
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