Published:
29 October 2001
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- =========================================================================== AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution ESB-2001.458 -- Compaq Security Advisory SSRT0766 Potential Buffer Overflow for Compaq Insight Manager XE (only) 30 October 2001 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: Compaq Insight Manager XE Vendor: Compaq Impact: Administrator Compromise Access Required: Remote - --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- - -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 NO RESTRICTION FOR DISTRIBUTION PROVIDED THE ADVISORY REMAINS INTACT TITLE: (SSRT0766) Potential Security Vulnerability Compaq Insight Manager XE Software SOURCE: Software Security Response Team U.S. Compaq Computer Corporation *Reference SSRT0766* * x-ref SSRT0758* Date: October 29, 2001 (c) Copyright 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. PATCHES SUPERSEDED BY THIS ADVISORY: None "Compaq is broadly distributing this Security Advisory in order to bring to the attention of users of Compaq products the important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." Summary Compaq Management Software products undergo rigorous quality assurance processes to ensure that they meet the highest possible standards for security, reliability and usability. In line with this commitment, Compaq recently uncovered a potential buffer overflow security vulnerability in its SNMP and DMI support within Compaq Insight Manager XE. This vulnerability has the potential to enable unauthorized users to execute code at an administrator level through the exploitation of a buffer overflow. Compaq has addressed this issue with version 2.1c of Compaq Insight Manager XE and the recently announced Compaq Insight Manager 7. Compaq strongly recommends that customers upgrade to version 2.1c or Compaq Insight Manager 7. Compaq strongly recommends that management agents and Compaq Insight Manger XE be deployed only on private networks and not used on the open Internet or on systems outside the bounds of the firewall. The implementation of sound security practices, which includes disabling external access to Compaq management ports, should help protect customers from external malicious attacks. Compaq also recommends that strong password standards are used and that passwords are changed regularly. NOTE: The complete online document is available from http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/management/system-advisories.ht ml SCOPE OF THE PROBLEM All versions of Compaq Insight Manager XE are affected. This issue does NOT affect Compaq Insight Manager windows console or any of the Compaq Management Agents. WHAT COMPAQ IS DOING Compaq is currently completing the testing and release of Compaq Insight Manager v2.1c. Compaq Insight Manager v2.1c is a patch for v2.1b that addresses this issue and is available for download from: ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/sp17501-18000/ SoftPaq SP 17982 The softpaq contains updated DLLs to address this issue and must be applied to Compaq Insight Manager v2.1b. Compaq Insight Manager 7 The initial release of Compaq Insight Manager 7 will be available from the Compaq Management CD v5.3 available in November 2001. WHAT CUSTOMERS SHOULD DO How do I obtain the updated Compaq Management Software? Updated software will be made available on the web through the system software download site=20 (http://www.compaq.com/support/files/server/) and will also be proactively delivered directly to customers who have installed Compaq ActiveUpdate. ). Compaq recommends registering for the ActiveUpdate service, which is available at the following URL: http://www.compaq.com/activeupdate. Determine the version of Compaq Insight Manager XE that is running. If running Compaq Insight Manager 2.1b, download SP17982 from Compaq's website and run SP17982.exe to apply the v2.1c update. If running Compaq Insight Manager 2.0 or 2.1, the system must first be updated to version 2.1b. To update to Compaq Insight Manager 2.1b download SP16342 from Compaq's website and run SP16342.exe to update to v2.1b or obtain Compaq Insight Manager v2.1b from the Compaq Management CD v5.10 or later. After 2.1b is installed, download SP17982 from Compaq's website and run SP17982.exe to apply the 2.1c update. If running Compaq Insight Manager version 1.x, the system must first be updated to version 2.1b before applying this patch. This can be accomplished in 2 ways: Obtain Compaq Management CD v5.10 or later and install Compaq Insight Manager XE v2.1b from the CD. or Download SP14413.exe from Compaq's website and run SP14413.exe to install Compaq Insight Manager v2.1. Once this is installed, download SP16342 from Compaq's website and run SP16342.exe to update the system to v2.1b. Once this is installed, download SP17982 from Compaq's website and run SP17982.exe to apply the v2.1c update. OBTAINING SUPPORT ON THIS ISSUE The normal process for obtaining support on Compaq products is pursued in the country of residence. . If you do not have an established support process, you may find information about support by visiting the Compaq web site for your country. You can find that web site by picking your country from the list at http://www.compaq.com/worldwide/. You may also find a support number for your locale from the table at http://www.compaq.com/corporate/overview/world_offices.html Support can help you to: 1. Identify if you have an affected version. 2. Obtain the appropriate SoftPaq when it is available. 3. Apply and run the SoftPaq. Compaq support personnel are aware of the issues and the fixes and are well versed in Compaq systems management products. To subscribe to automatically receive future NEW Security Advisories from the Software Security Response Team at Compaq via electronic mail, Use your browser to get to the http://www.support.compaq.com/patches/mailing-list.shtml and sign up. Select "Security and Individual Notices" for immediate dispatch notifications. To report a potential security vulnerability for Compaq products, send email to security-ssrt@compaq.com If you need further information, please contact your normal Compaq Services support channel. Compaq appreciates your cooperation and patience. 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