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             AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution

                               ESB-2013.1562
    HPSBMU02932 rev.1 - HP Application LifeCycle Management, ALM client
               component, Remote Execution of Arbitrary Code
                              1 November 2013

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        AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product:           HP Application LifeCycle Management
Publisher:         Hewlett-Packard
Operating System:  Windows
Impact/Access:     Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution:        Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names:         CVE-2013-4834  

Original Bulletin: 
   http://alerts.hp.com/r?2.1.3KT.2ZR.xdUfW.JqqYsc..T.db8Q.8AdM.bW89MQ%5f%5fDQHeFUA0

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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c03969433

Version: 1
HPSBMU02932 rev.1 - HP Application LifeCycle Management, ALM client component, 
Remote Execution of Arbitrary Code
NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon 
as possible.

Release Date: 2013-10-30

Last Updated: 2013-10-30

Potential Security Impact: Remote execution of arbitrary code

Source: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Software Security Response Team
VULNERABILITY SUMMARY

A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP Application 
LifeCycle Management, ALM client component. The vulnerability could be 
exploited to allow remote execution of arbitrary code.

References: CVE-2013-4834 (SSRT100597, ZDI-CAN-1327)
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.

HP ALM v11 and previous

BACKGROUND

For a PGP signed version of this security bulletin please write to: 
security-alert@hp.com

CVSS 2.0 Base Metrics

Reference	Base Vector			Base Score
CVE-2013-4834	(AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)	7.5

Information on CVSS is documented in HP Customer Notice: HPSN-2008-002

The Hewlett-Packard Company thanks Andrea Micalizzi aka rgod for working with 
HP's Zero Day Initiative to report CVE-2013-4834 to security-alert@hp.com

RESOLUTION

HP has provided the patches ALM v11 p11 or ALM v11.5 to resolve this issue. For
ALM v11 download the most recent patch greater than ALM v11 patch p11 from HP 
Software Support Online (SSO). Alternatively, upgrade to version ALM v11.5.

HISTORY
Version:1 (rev.1) - 30 October 2013 Initial release

Third Party Security Patches: Third party security patches that are to be 
installed on systems running HP software products should be applied in 
accordance with the customer's patch management policy.

Support: For issues about implementing the recommendations of this Security 
Bulletin, contact normal HP Services support channel. For other issues about 
the content of this Security Bulletin, send e-mail to security-alert@hp.com.

Report: To report a potential security vulnerability with any HP supported 
product, send Email to: security-alert@hp.com

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Security Bulletin Archive: A list of recently released Security Bulletins is 
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https://h20564.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/secBullArchive

Software Product Category: The Software Product Category is represented in the 
title by the two characters following HPSB.

3C = 3COM
3P = 3rd Party Software
GN = HP General Software
HF = HP Hardware and Firmware
MP = MPE/iX
MU = Multi-Platform Software
NS = NonStop Servers
OV = OpenVMS
PI = Printing and Imaging
PV = ProCurve
ST = Storage Software
TU = Tru64 UNIX
UX = HP-UX

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 
on-infringement."

©Copyright 2013 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 or 
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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