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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2016.1410
HPSBHF3548 - Linux Kernel Flaw, ASN.1 DER decoder for x509
certificate DER files
6 June 2016
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: HP ThinPro
Operating System: Linux variants
Impact/Access: Root Compromise -- Existing Account
Denial of Service -- Existing Account
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2016-0758
Reference: ESB-2016.1183
Original Bulletin:
https://h20565.www2.hp.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=3Demr_na-c05158555
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Note: the current version of the following document is available here:
https://h20565.www2.hp.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-c05158555
SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN
Document ID: c05158555
Version: 1
HPSBHF3548 - Linux Kernel Flaw, ASN.1 DER decoder for x509 certificate DER
files
NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon
as possible.
Release Date: 2016-06-01
Last Updated: 2016-06-01
Potential Security Impact: System downtime, or privilege escalation.
Source: HP, HP Product Security Response Team (PSRT)
VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
A flaw was found in the way the Linux kernel's ASN.1 DER decoder processed
certain certificate files with tags of indefinite length. A local, unprivileged
user could use a specially crafted X.509 certificate DER file to crash the
system or, potentially, escalate his or her privileges on the system.
References: CVE-2016-0758, PSR-2016-0054
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
* HP ThinPro 4.4
* HP ThinPro 5.0
* HP ThinPro 5.1
* HP ThinPro 5.2
* HP ThinPro 5.2.1
BACKGROUND
For a PGP signed version of this security bulletin please write to:
hp-security-alert@hp.com
CVSS 2.0 Base Metrics
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Reference Base Vector Base Score
CVE-2016-0758 AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C 7.2
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Information on CVSS is documented in HP Customer Notice: HPSN-2008-002.
RESOLUTION
HP has released the following software updates to resolve the vulnerability.
Patches for the affected version of HP ThinPro can be found through the links
below:
* HP ThinPro 5.2.1
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/tcdebian/updates/5.2.1/service_packs/
CVE-2016-0758-1.0-all-5.2.1-x86-SQ.xar
* HP ThinPro 5.2
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/tcdebian/updates/5.2/service_packs/
CVE-2016-0758-1.0-all-5.2-x86-SQ.xar
* HP ThinPro 5.1
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/tcdebian/updates/5.1/service_packs/
CVE-2016-0758-1.0-all-5.0-5.1-x86-SQ.xar
* HP ThinPro 5.0
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/tcdebian/updates/5.1/service_packs/
CVE-2016-0758-1.0-all-5.0-5.1-x86-SQ.xar
* HP ThinPro 4.4
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/tcdebian/updates/4.4/service_packs/
CVE-2016-0758-1.0-all-4.4-x86-SQ.xa r
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."
REVISION HISTORY
Version:1 (rev.1) 27 May 2016: Initial release
Copyright 2016 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
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herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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