Overview
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the HP-UX 11.22 XServer.
Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability in the HP-UX 11.22 XServer may allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges. For more details, please see HPSBUX0301-238. |
Impact
An attacker may be able to gain elevated privileges. |
Solution
Apply a patch. |
Vendor Information
Hewlett-Packard Company Affected
Updated: January 17, 2003
Status
Affected
Vendor Statement
We have not received a statement from the vendor.
Vendor Information
The vendor has not provided us with any further information regarding this vulnerability.
Addendum
Hewlett-Packard Company released the following security bulletin to address this vulnerability:
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Digest Name: daily HP-UX security bulletins digest
Created: Fri Jan 17 10:00:02 EST 2003
Table of Contents:
Document ID Title
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HPSBUX0301-238 SSRT2361 Security Vulnerability in the HP-UX 11.22 Xserver
HPSBUX0301-237 SSRT3454 Security vulnerability in sort(1)
HPSBUX0206-195 Sec. Vulnerability in OpenSSH on HP-UX (Rev. 3)
The documents are listed below.
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Document ID: HPSBUX0301-238
Date Loaded: 20030113
Title: SSRT2361 Security Vulnerability in the HP-UX 11.22 Xserver
TEXT
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Source: HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
SECURITY BULLETIN: HPSBUX0301-238
Originally issued: 17 January 2003
SSRT2361 Security Vulnerability in the HP-UX 11.22 Xserver
-----------------------------------------------------------------
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.
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PROBLEM: The Xserver was built incorrectly for HP-UX 11.22.
IMPACT: Potential increase in privileges.
PLATFORM: HP9000 Series 700/800 running HP-UX release 11.22 only.
SOLUTION: Apply PHSS_25291.
MANUAL ACTIONS: No
AVAILABILITY: The patch is available now.
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A. Background
The Xserver was built incorrectly for HP-UX 11.22.
B. Recommended solution
Apply PHSS_25291.
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:
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or
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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".
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.
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(c)Copyright 2002 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. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be
trademarks and/or service marks of their respective owners.
________________________________________________________________
-----End of Document ID: HPSBUX0301-238--------------------------------------
Document ID: HPSBUX0301-237
Date Loaded: 20030113
Title: SSRT3454 Security vulnerability in sort(1)
TEXT
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Source: HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
SECURITY BULLETIN: HPSBUX0301-237
Originally issued: 17 Jan 2003
SSRT3454 Security Vulnerability in sort(1)
-----------------------------------------------------------------
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.
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PROBLEM: Potential filesystem mismangement in sort(1)
IMPACT: Potential unauthorized access, denial of service.
PLATFORM: HP9000 Series 700/800 running HP-UX releases 10.XX,
11.00, and 11.11 only.
SOLUTION: Apply the appropriate patch as listed below:
PHCO_25918 for HP-UX 11.11
PHCO_27565 for HP-UX 11.00
PHCO_28467 for HP-UX 11.04
PHCO_27564 for HP-UX 10.20
PHCO_27940 for HP-UX 10.10
PHCO_28142 for HP-UX 10.01
MANUAL ACTIONS: No
AVAILABILITY: The patches are available now on <itrc.hp.com>.
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A. Background
Certain aspects of file handling are incorrect in sort(1).
B. Recommended solution
Retrieve and install the appropriate patch:
PHCO_25918 for HP-UX 11.11
PHCO_27565 for HP-UX 11.00
PHCO_28467 for HP-UX 11.04
PHCO_27564 for HP-UX 10.20
PHCO_27940 for HP-UX 10.10
PHCO_28142 for HP-UX 10.01
The problem is fixed in HP-UX release 11.22.
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:
<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.
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".
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 2002 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. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be
trademarks and/or service marks of their respective owners.
________________________________________________________________
--
-----End of Document ID: HPSBUX0301-237--------------------------------------
Document ID: HPSBUX0206-195
Date Loaded: 20020626
Title: Sec. Vulnerability in OpenSSH on HP-UX (Rev. 3)
TEXT
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**REVISED 03**
Source: HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
SECURITY BULLETIN: HPSBUX0206-195
Originally issued: 27 June 2002
Last Revised: 17 January 2003
-----------------------------------------------------------------
The information in the following Security Advisory 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 Advisory as
soon as possible.
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PROBLEM: OpenSSH input validation errors can cause faults from
remote hosts in SSH protocol version 2.
PLATFORM: HP 9000 Servers running HP-UX release 11.00, and 11.11
only with the T1471AA HP-UX Secure Shell product
installed.
DAMAGE: Possible privilege increases, from remote locations.
**REVISED 01**
SOLUTION: A new binary has been prepared and is available.
**REVISED 03**
MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes - Update
-->> Install new binary version A.03.10.002 or
subsequent, which can be
found on <www.software.hp.com>
under "Internet and Security solutions".
AVAILABILITY: The new HP-UX Secure Shell binary is available now
(see below).
CHANGE SUMMARY: Revision 01 new binary available
Revision 02 modify MANUAL ACTIONS field
Revision 03 correct version, should be
A.03.10.002
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A. Background
Pursuant to the CERT Advisory CA-2002-18 on OpenSSH,
Hewlett-Packard Company has learned of a defect in the
code in SSH, product number T1471AA.
**REVISED 01**
B. Fixing the problem
--> HP has produced new binaries for its version which is based on
--> OpenSSH release 3.1p1, its newest version of HP-UX Secure Shell
--> (A.03.10.002).
--> To retrieve this free software go to <www.software.hp.com>, under
--> "Internet and Security solutions".
--> NOTE: While Virtualvault 4.6 includes OpenSSH version 3, it does
--> not have the vulnerability mentioned in the CERT CA-2002-18.
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.
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".
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.
Permission is granted for copying and circulating this
Bulletin to Hewlett-Packard (HP) customers (or the Internet
community) for the purpose of alerting them to problems,
if and only if, the Bulletin is not edited or changed in
any way, is attributed to HP, and provided such reproduction
and/or distribution is performed for non-commercial purposes.
Any other use of this information is prohibited. HP is not
liable for any misuse of this information by any third party.
________________________________________________________________
-----End of Document ID: HPSBUX0206-195--------------------------------------
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CVSS Metrics
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References
Acknowledgements
Thanks to the Hewlett-Packard Company for providing HPSBUX0301-238, upon which this vulnerability note is based.
This document was written by Ian A Finlay.
Other Information
| CVE IDs: | None |
| Severity Metric: | 11.25 |
| Date Public: | 2003-01-17 |
| Date First Published: | 2003-01-17 |
| Date Last Updated: | 2003-01-17 19:14 UTC |
| Document Revision: | 5 |