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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- =========================================================================== AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution ESB-2003.0817 -- HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY SECURITY BULLETIN: HPSBUX0311-299 SSRT3660 DCE **REVISED 01** 27 November 2003 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: DCE Publisher: Hewlett-Packard Operating System: HP-UX 11.23 HP-UX 11.11 HP-UX 11.00 Platform: HP9000 Series 700/800 Impact: Denial of Service Access Required: Remote Ref: ESB-2003.0797 - --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- - -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 ----------------------------------------------------------------- **REVISED 01** Source: HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY SECURITY BULLETIN: HPSBUX0311-299 Originally issued: 17 November 2003 Last Revised: 25 November 2003 SSRT3660 DCE ----------------------------------------------------------------- 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: Potential security vulnerability in DCE. IMPACT: Remotely initiated denial of service. **REVISED 01** PLATFORM: HP-UX B.11.00, B.11.11, --> B.11.23. SOLUTION: Install the appropriate patch: B.11.00 - PHSS_29963 B.11.11 - PHSS_29964 --> B.11.23 - PHSS_29966 MANUAL ACTIONS: No AVAILABILITY: The patches are available on <http://itrc.hp.com> CHANGE SUMMARY: Rev.01 - Added B.11.23. ----------------------------------------------------------------- **REVISED 01** A. Background Certain network traffic can cause DCE processes to fail leading to a denial of service. Note: The B.11.11 patch also resolves the issue of HPSBUX0903-276. The issue of HPSBUX0903-276 only affects B.11.11. AFFECTED VERSIONS The following is a list by HP-UX revision of affected filesets or patches and fix information. To determine if a system has an affected version, search the output of "swlist -a revision -l fileset" for an affected fileset or patch, then determine if a fixed revision or applicable patch is installed. HP-UX B.11.00 ============= DCE-Core.DCE-CORE-SHLIB DCE-Core.DCE-CORE-DTS DCE-Core.DCE-CORE-RUN fix: install PHSS_29963 HP-UX B.11.11 ============= DCE-Core.DCE-CORE-SHLIB DCE-Core.DCE-COR-64SLIB DCE-Core.DCE-CORE-DTS DCE-Core.DCE-CORE-RUN fix: install PHSS_29964 --> HP-UX B.11.23 ============= DCE-Core.DCE-CORE-SHLIB DCE-Core.DCE-COR-64SLIB DCE-Core.DCE-IA64-SHLIB --> fix: install PHSS_29966 END AFFECTED VERSIONS B. Recommended solution **REVISED 01** Install the appropriate patch: B.11.00 - PHSS_29963 B.11.11 - PHSS_29964 --> B.11.23 - PHSS_29966 The patches ae available on <http://itrc.hp.com>. C. 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The Security Patch Check tool cannot verify fixes implemented via a product upgrade. 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. 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