Published:
24 April 2003
Protect yourself against future threats.
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- =========================================================================== AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution ESB-2003.0311 -- HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY SECURITY BULLETIN: HPSBMI0304-004 SSRT3515 Jetdirect ftp service 24 April 2003 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: Jetdirect Vendor: Hewlett-Packard Impact: Create Arbitrary Files Reduced Security Access Required: Remote - --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- - -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Source: HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY SECURITY BULLETIN: HPSBMI0304-004 Originally issued: 22 April 2003 SSRT3515 Jetdirect ftp service ----------------------------------------------------------------- NOTICE: There are no restrictions for distribution of this Bulletin provided that it remains complete and intact. The information in the following Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible. Hewlett-Packard Company will not be liable for any consequences to any customer resulting from customer's failure to fully implement instructions in this Security Bulletin as soon as possible. ----------------------------------------------------------------- PROBLEM: Some security scanners generate warnings that the Jetdirect ftp directory is writable. IMPACT: Any file sent to the Jetdirect ftp is printed. PLATFORM: Any Jetdirect device. SOLUTION: The ftp service can be disabled if desired. MANUAL ACTIONS: Non-HP-UX only ----------------------------------------------------------------- A. Background Any file sent to the Jetdirect ftp service is printed. Because certain ftp directories have write permissions some security scanners report errors. B. Recommended solution If you wish to restrict printing or suppress the security scanners warning, the ftp service can be disabled. To disable ftp, telnet to the Jetdirect device and type: ftp-config: 0 When this change is made printing via ftp will no longer function. It will also not be possible to update firmware via ftp. The firmware can be updated using the HP Download Manager or Web Jetadmin. Please refer to the following for more information: HP Jetdirect Print Servers - Security Technical Brief ===================================================== http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/ Document.jsp?objectID=c00004828 Upgrading Jetdirect Firmware ============================ 1. Via the HP Download Manager http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/ Document.jsp?objectID=bpj06917 2. Via Web Jetadmin http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/ Document.jsp?objectID=bpj06529 Making Jetdirect Print Servers Secure on the Network ==================================================== http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/ Document.jsp?objectID=bpj05999 Using the HP Jetdirect Embedded Web Server Security Wizard ========================================================== http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/ Document.jsp?objectID=bpj07576 C. To subscribe to automatically receive future NEW HP Security Bulletins from the HP IT Resource Center via electronic mail, do the following: Use your browser to get to the HP IT Resource Center page at: http://itrc.hp.com Use the 'Login' tab at the left side of the screen to login using your ID and password. Use your existing login or the "Register" button at the left to create a login, in order to gain access to many areas of the ITRC. Remember to save the User ID assigned to you, and your password. In the left most frame select "Maintenance and Support". Under the "Notifications" section (near the bottom of the page), select "Support Information Digests". To -subscribe- to future HP Security Bulletins or other Technical Digests, click the check box (in the left column) for the appropriate digest and then click the "Update Subscriptions" button at the bottom of the page. or To -review- bulletins already released, select the link (in the middle column) for the appropriate digest. NOTE: Using your itrc account security bulletins can be found here: http://itrc.hp.com/cki/bin/doc.pl/screen=ckiSecurityBulletin To -gain access- to the Security Patch Matrix, select the link for "The Security Bulletins Archive". (near the bottom of the page) Once in the archive the third link is to the current Security Patch Matrix. Updated daily, this matrix categorizes security patches by platform/OS release, and by bulletin topic. Security Patch Check completely automates the process of reviewing the patch matrix for 11.XX systems. For information on the Security Patch Check tool, see: http://www.software.hp.com/cgi-bin/swdepot_parser.cgi/cgi/ displayProductInfo.pl?productNumber=B6834AA The security patch matrix is also available via anonymous ftp: ftp://ftp.itrc.hp.com/export/patches/hp-ux_patch_matrix/ On the "Support Information Digest Main" page: click on the "HP Security Bulletin Archive". The PGP key used to sign this bulletin is available from several PGP Public Key servers. The key identification information is: 2D2A7D59 HP Security Response Team (Security Bulletin signing only) <security-alert@hp.com> Fingerprint = 6002 6019 BFC1 BC62 F079 862E E01F 3AFC 2D2A 7D59 If you have problems locating the key please write to security-alert@hp.com. Please note that this key is for signing bulletins only and is not the key returned by sending 'get key' to security-alert@hp.com. D. To report new security vulnerabilities, send email to security-alert@hp.com Please encrypt any exploit information using the security-alert PGP key, available from your local key server, or by sending a message with a -subject- (not body) of 'get key' (no quotes) to security-alert@hp.com. ----------------------------------------------------------------- (c)Copyright 2003 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 HP products referenced herein are trademarks and/or service marks of Hewlett-Packard Company. 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