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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2006.0780 -- [HP-UX][Tru64]
HP-UX and Tru64 Running dtmail - Local Execution of Arbitrary Code
20 October 2006
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: dtmail
Publisher: Hewlett-Packard
Operating System: HP-UX
HP Tru64 UNIX
Impact: Increased Privileges
Access: Existing Account
Original Bulletin:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c00793091
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c00793805
Comment: This bulletin contains two separate HP advisories, describing
the same vulnerability in dtmail for HP-UX and Tru64 UNIX.
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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN
Document ID: c00793091
Version: 1
HPSBUX02162 SSRT061223 rev.1 - HP-UX Running dtmail, Local Execution of Arbitrary Code
NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible.
Release Date: 2006-10-18
Last Updated: 2006-10-18
Potential Security Impact: Local execution of arbitrary code
Source: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Software Security Response Team
VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX running
dtmail. The vulnerability could be exploited by a local, authorized user to
execute arbitrary code as a member of the 'mail' group.
References: NETRAGARD-20060810
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP-UX B.11.23, B.11.11, B.11.00 running dtmail.
BACKGROUND
For a PGP signed version of this security bulletin please write to:
security-alert@hp.com
The Hewlett-Packard Company thanks Adriel T. Desautels of Netragard, L.L.C
for reporting this vulnerability to security-alert@hp.com.
AFFECTED VERSIONS
To determine if an HP-UX system has an affected version, search the output
of "swlist -a revision -l fileset" for one of the filesets listed below. For
affected systems verify that the recommended action has been taken.
HP-UX B.11.23
=============
CDE.CDE-RUN
action: install PHSS_35435 or subsequent
HP-UX B.11.11
=============
CDE.CDE-RUN
action: install PHSS_35434 subsequent
HP-UX B.11.00
=============
CDE.CDE-RUN
action: install PHSS_35433 or subsequent
END AFFECTED VERSIONS
RESOLUTION
HP has made the following patches available to resolve the issue. The patches
are available from http://itrc.hp.com
HP-UX B.11.23 PHSS_35435 or subsequent
HP-UX B.11.11 PHSS_35434 or subsequent
HP-UX B.11.00 PHSS_35433 or subsequent
MANUAL ACTIONS: No
PRODUCT SPECIFIC INFORMATION
HP-UX Security Patch Check: Security Patch Check revision B.02.00 analyzes
all HP-issued Security Bulletins to provide a subset of recommended actions
that potentially affect a specific HP-UX system. For more information:
http://software.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.do?productNumber=B6834AA
HISTORY
Version:1 (rev.1) - 18 October 2006 Initial release
Third Party Security Patches: Third party security patches which are to be installed
on systems running HP software products should be applied in accordance with the
customer's patch management policy.
Support: For further information, contact normal HP Services
support channel.
Report: To report a potential security vulnerability with any HP
supported product, send Email to: security-alert@hp.com. It is
strongly recommended that security related information being
communicated to HP be encrypted using PGP, especially exploit
information. To get the security-alert PGP key, please send an
e-mail message as follows:
To: security-alert@hp.com
Subject: get key
Subscribe: To initiate a subscription to receive future HP
Security Bulletins via Email:
http://h30046.www3.hp.com/driverAlertProfile.php?regioncode=NA&
langcode=USENG&jumpid=in_SC-GEN__driverITRC&topiccode=ITRC
On the web page: ITRC security bulletins and patch sign-up
Under Step1: your ITRC security bulletins and patches
- check ALL categories for which alerts are required and
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Under Step2: your ITRC operating systems
- verify your operating system selections are checked and
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To update an existing subscription:
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Log in on the web page:
Subscriber's choice for Business: sign-in.
On the web page:
Subscriber's Choice: your profile summary
- use Edit Profile to update appropriate sections.
To review previously published Security Bulletins visit:
http://www.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/secBullArchive.do
* The Software Product Category that this Security Bulletin
relates to is represented by the 5th and 6th characters of the
Bulletin number in the title:
GN = HP General SW,
MA = HP Management Agents,
MI = Misc. 3rd party SW,
MP = HP MPE/iX,
NS = HP NonStop Servers,
OV = HP OpenVMS,
PI = HP Printing & Imaging,
ST = HP Storage SW,
TL = HP Trusted Linux,
TU = HP Tru64 UNIX,
UX = HP-UX,
VV = HP Virtual Vault
System management and security procedures must be reviewed
frequently to maintain system integrity. HP is continually
reviewing and enhancing the security features of software products
to provide customers with current secure solutions.
"HP is broadly distributing this Security Bulletin in order to
bring to the attention of users of the affected HP products the
important security information contained in this Bulletin. HP
recommends that all users determine the applicability of this
information to their individual situations and take appropriate
action. HP does not warrant that this information is necessarily
accurate or complete for all user situations and, consequently, HP
will not be responsible for any damages resulting from user's use
or disregard of the information provided in this Bulletin. To the
extent permitted by law, HP disclaims all warranties, either
express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement."
(c)Copyright 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be liable for technical or
editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information
provided is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. To the
extent permitted by law, neither HP nor its affiliates,
subcontractors or suppliers will be liable for incidental, special
or consequential damages including downtime cost; lost profits;
damages relating to the procurement of substitute products or
services; or damages for loss of data, or software restoration.
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. Other product
and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their
respective owners.
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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN
Document ID: c00793805
Version: 1
HPSBTU02163 SSRT061223 rev.1 - HP Tru64 UNIX Running dtmail, Local Execution of Arbitrary Code
NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible.
Release Date: 2006-10-17
Last Updated: 2006-10-17
Potential Security Impact: Local execution of arbitrary code
Source: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Software Security Response Team
VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the dtmail program
running on the HP Tru64 UNIX Operating System. The vulnerability could be
exploited by a local, authorized user to execute arbitrary code as a member
of the 'mail' group.
References: NETRAGARD-20060810
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
The following supported software versions are affected when running dtmail:
* HP Tru64 UNIX 5.1B-3
* HP Tru64 UNIX 5.1B-2/PK4
* HP Tru64 UNIX 5.1A PK6
* HP Tru64 UNIX 4.0G PK4
* HP Tru64 UNIX 4.0F PK8
BACKGROUND
For a PGP signed version of this security bulletin please write to:
security-alert@hp.com
The Hewlett-Packard Company thanks Adriel T. Desautels of Netragard, L.L.C
for reporting this vulnerability to security-alert@hp.com
RESOLUTION
HP has released the following Early Release Patch kits (ERPs) publicly for
use by any customer. The ERP kits use dupatch to install and will not install
over any Customer Specific Patches (CSPs) that have file intersections with
the ERP.
HP Tru64 UNIX Version 5.1B-3 ERP Kit
Location: http://www2.itrc.hp.com/service/patch/patchDetail.do?patchid=T64KIT1000912-V51BB26-ES-20060928
Name:T64KIT1000912-V51BB26-ES-20060928.tar
MD5 Checksum: bca42343837c9df40278db23a8e937d7
HP Tru64 UNIX Version 5.1B-2/PK4 ERP Kit
Location: http://www2.itrc.hp.com/service/patch/patchDetail.do?patchid=T64KIT1000908-V51BB25-ES-20060928
Name: T64KIT1000908-V51BB25-ES-20060928.tar
MD5 Checksum: cd372a1eee401c287216e0a803cdfde2
HP Tru64 UNIX Version 5.1A PK6 ERP Kit
Location: http://www2.itrc.hp.com/service/patch/patchDetail.do?patchid=T64KIT1000916-V51AB24-ES-20060929
Name: T64KIT1000916-V51AB24-ES-20060929.tar
MD5 Checksum: bcf69e1de05b7bcb611dcff9b62f440
HP Tru64 UNIX Version 4.0G PK4 ERP Kit
Location: http://www2.itrc.hp.com/service/patch/patchDetail.do?patchid=T64KIT1000911-V40GB22-ES-20060928
Name: T64KIT1000911-V40GB22-ES-20060928.tar
MD5 Checksum: 6c5dda9fe09c1a40ef4ed83e1cf01e14
HP Tru64 UNIX Version 4.0F PK8 ERP Kit
Location: http://www2.itrc.hp.com/service/patch/patchDetail.do?patchid=DUXKIT1000913-V40FB22-ES-20060928
Name: DUXKIT1000913-V40FB22-ES-20060928.tar
MD5 Checksum: 9bdf70afb5fafc8e39396925bd9c517b
PRODUCT SPECIFIC INFORMATION
HISTORY
Version:1 (rev.1) - 17 October 2006 Initial release
Third Party Security Patches: Third party security patches which are to be installed
on systems running HP software products should be applied in accordance with the
customer's patch management policy.
Support: For further information, contact normal HP Services
support channel.
Report: To report a potential security vulnerability with any HP
supported product, send Email to: security-alert@hp.com. It is
strongly recommended that security related information being
communicated to HP be encrypted using PGP, especially exploit
information. To get the security-alert PGP key, please send an
e-mail message as follows:
To: security-alert@hp.com
Subject: get key
Subscribe: To initiate a subscription to receive future HP
Security Bulletins via Email:
http://h30046.www3.hp.com/driverAlertProfile.php?regioncode=NA&
langcode=USENG&jumpid=in_SC-GEN__driverITRC&topiccode=ITRC
On the web page: ITRC security bulletins and patch sign-up
Under Step1: your ITRC security bulletins and patches
- check ALL categories for which alerts are required and
continue.
Under Step2: your ITRC operating systems
- verify your operating system selections are checked and
save.
To update an existing subscription:
http://h30046.www3.hp.com/subSignIn.php
Log in on the web page:
Subscriber's choice for Business: sign-in.
On the web page:
Subscriber's Choice: your profile summary
- use Edit Profile to update appropriate sections.
To review previously published Security Bulletins visit:
http://www.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/secBullArchive.do
* The Software Product Category that this Security Bulletin
relates to is represented by the 5th and 6th characters of the
Bulletin number in the title:
GN = HP General SW,
MA = HP Management Agents,
MI = Misc. 3rd party SW,
MP = HP MPE/iX,
NS = HP NonStop Servers,
OV = HP OpenVMS,
PI = HP Printing & Imaging,
ST = HP Storage SW,
TL = HP Trusted Linux,
TU = HP Tru64 UNIX,
UX = HP-UX,
VV = HP Virtual Vault
System management and security procedures must be reviewed
frequently to maintain system integrity. HP is continually
reviewing and enhancing the security features of software products
to provide customers with current secure solutions.
"HP is broadly distributing this Security Bulletin in order to
bring to the attention of users of the affected HP products the
important security information contained in this Bulletin. HP
recommends that all users determine the applicability of this
information to their individual situations and take appropriate
action. HP does not warrant that this information is necessarily
accurate or complete for all user situations and, consequently, HP
will not be responsible for any damages resulting from user's use
or disregard of the information provided in this Bulletin. To the
extent permitted by law, HP disclaims all warranties, either
express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement."
(c)Copyright 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be liable for technical or
editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information
provided is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. To the
extent permitted by law, neither HP nor its affiliates,
subcontractors or suppliers will be liable for incidental, special
or consequential damages including downtime cost; lost profits;
damages relating to the procurement of substitute products or
services; or damages for loss of data, or software restoration.
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. Other product
and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their
respective owners.
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