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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- =========================================================================== AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution ESB-2001.008 -- COMPAQ SSRT0689U Security Advisory Potential Security setgid problem with locale message files 8 January 2000 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: locale Vendor: Compaq Operating System: Tru64 UNIX V4.0D, V4.0F, V4.0G, V5.0, V5.0a Access Required: Existing Account Ref: ESB-2001.004 - --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- - -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- ======================================================= SOURCE: Compaq Computer Corporation SSRT0689U Software Security Response Team TITLE: Potential Security setgid problem with locale message files (Compaq Case ID: SSRT0689U) x-ref: SGI CORE-090400, CVE# CAN2000-0844), potential locale format vulnerability. Date: 18-DEC-2000 "Compaq is broadly distributing this Security Advisory in order to bring to the attention of users of Compaq products the important security information contained in this Advisory. Compaq recommends that all users determine the applicability of this information to their individual situations and take appropriate action. Compaq does not warrant that this information is necessarily accurate or complete for all user situations and, consequently, Compaq will not be responsible for any damages resulting from user's use or disregard of the information provided in this Advisory." IMPACT: Versions Affected: Compaq's Tru64 UNIX V4.0D, V4.0F, V4.0G Compaq's Tru64 UNIX V5.0, V5.0a, Fix Shipped in the latest patch kit for V5.1 (BL1) For all other versions Compaq strongly recommends you upgrade to a minimum of V4.0D and obtain the necessary patch. A potential security vulnerability has been discovered, where under certain circumstances, system privilege may be compromised within a group. SEVERITY: Medium PROBLEM SYMPTOM: In many implementations of locale message support a problem has been reported where checks are not made for setgid programs in the message catalog code using NLSPATH environmental variable. Note: Compaq's TRU64 UNIX does not use NLSPATH environmental variable if the program file is setuid root, or the current working directory if the user is the root user and/or the message catalog is setuid root. SOLUTION: Compaq Tru64 UNIX engineering has provided a fix for this potential problem for all supported versions of the software. We apologize that this fix is not available from our patch site. If you determine that you need this fix please contact your normal Compaq Services support channel and request a patch using the reference SSRT0689U. Compaq appreciates your cooperation and patience. We regret any inconvenience applying this information may cause. As always, Compaq urges you to periodically review your system management and security procedures. Compaq will continue to review and enhance the security features of its products and work with customers to maintain and improve the security and integrity of their systems. (c) Copyright 2000 Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved - -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: 2.7.1 iQCVAwUBOkMK5QPNirVrNAlNAQFpzwP/YoaR1LYoStZqHjA23j1Z+UU1LLyWAhGd /+klyF+s6kB58ov/knVyUYUm00S5Sn5oSRy8P/JA3+dDxxM/I6glpoTzqAUj2fGA T1wuQVordeSmRTurKb5G0X1kazruDacsAZFQ4yP0hvsBy36o1P0M1sfx3qlfA1Ss AIbtqNq7zRY= =YDCB - -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- - --------------------------END INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- This security bulletin is provided as a service to AusCERT's members. As AusCERT did not write the document quoted above, AusCERT has had no control over its content. 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