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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- =========================================================================== AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution ESB-2002.572 -- Compaq Security Bulletin (SSRT0818U) HP Tru64 UNIX V5.1A zlib Potential Security Vulnerability 16 October 2002 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: zlib Vendor: Compaq Operating System: HP Tru64 UNIX 5.1A Impact: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands Denial of Service Access Required: Existing Account Remote Ref: ESB-2002.129 - --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- - -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 SECURITY BULLETIN REVISION: 1 SSRT0818U HP Tru64 UNIX V5.1A zlib Potential Security Vulnerability NOTICE: There are no restrictions for distribution of this Bulletin provided that it remains complete and intact. RELEASE DATE: October 2002 SEVERITY: High SOURCE: Compaq Computer Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hewlett-Packard Company and Hewlett-Packard Company HP Services Software Security Response Team REFERENCE: CERT CA-2002-07 PROBLEM SUMMARY This bulletin will be posted to the support website within 24 hours of release to http://thenew.hp.com/country/us/eng/support.html Use the SEARCH IN feature box, enter SSRT0818U in the search window. SSRT0818U zlib (Severity - High) A potential security vulnerability has been discovered, where under certain circumstances, system integrity may be compromised. This may be in the form of improper file or privilege management. Compaq has corrected this potential vulnerability. VERSIONS IMPACTED: HP Tru64 UNIX 5.1A only NOT IMPACTED: HP-UX HP Tru64 UNIX V5.1, V5.0A, V4.0G, V4.0F HP NonStop Servers HP OpenVMS RESOLUTION The HP Tru64 UNIX fix is available in the mainstream release patch kit for HP Tru64 UNIX V5.1A PK3 (BL3). HP Tru64 UNIX 5.1A Kit Name: t64v51ab03as0003-20020827.tar Kit Location: ftp://ftp1.support.compaq.com/public/unix/v5.1a/ Information on how to verify MD5 and SHA1 checksums is available at: http://www.support.compaq.com/patches/whats-new.shtml After completing the update, HP and Compaq strongly recommend that you perform an immediate backup of the system disk so that any subsequent restore operations begin with updated software. Otherwise, the updated must be re-applied after a future restore operation. Also, if at some future time the system is upgraded to a later patch release or version release, reinstall the appropriate ERP. SUPPORT: For further information, contact HP Services. SUBSCRIBE: To subscribe to automatically receive future Security Advisories from the Software Security Response Team via electronic mail: http://www.support.compaq.com/patches/mailing-list.shtml REPORT: To report a potential security vulnerability with any HP or Compaq supported product, send email to: security-alert@hp.com HP and Compaq appreciate your cooperation and patience. As always, HP and Compaq urge you to periodically review your system management and security procedures. HP and Compaq will continue to review and enhance the security features of its products and work with our customers to maintain and improve the security and integrity of their systems. "HP and Compaq are broadly distributing this Security Bulletin in order to bring to the attention of users of the affected Compaq products the important security information contained in this Bulletin. HP and Compaq recommend that all users determine the applicability of this information to their individual situations and take appropriate action. Neither HP nor Compaq warrant that this information is necessarily accurate or complete for all user situations and, consequently, neither HP nor Compaq will be responsible for any damages resulting from user's use or disregard of the information provided in this Bulletin." ©Copyright 2002 Hewlett-Packard Company Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 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. 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