HPSBMA02088 SSRT051026 rev. 1 - HP-UX running WBEM Services Denial of Service (DoS)

HPSBMA02088 SSRT051026 rev. 1 - HP-UX running WBEM Services Denial of Service (DoS)

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HPSBMA02088 SSRT051026 rev. 1 - HP-UX running WBEM Services Denial of Service (DoS) Security Alert 12-19-2005
Posted by Security Alert on December 19, 2005, 4:30 pm
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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c00582373
Version: 1

HPSBMA02088 SSRT051026 rev. 1 - HP-UX running WBEM Services Denial
of Service (DoS)

NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted
upon as soon as possible.

Release Date: 2005-12-14
Last Updated: 2005-12-16

Potential Security Impact: Remote Denial of Service (DoS)

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

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY

A potential vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX systems
running WBEM Services. The vulnerability could be exploited
remotely to create a Denial of Service (DoS).

References: none

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP-UX B.11.00, B.11.11, B.11.23 only

BACKGROUND

A vulnerability in WBEM Services allows a remote user to create a
Denial of Service (DoS) attack.

There are no reported attacks based on this vulnerability.

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.

AFFECTED VERSIONS

HP-UX B.11.00
===========
WBEMServices.WBEM-CORE
action: install revision A.01.05.12 or subsequent

HP-UX B.11.11
HP-UX B.11.23
===========
WBEMServices.WBEM-CORE
action:install revision A.02.00.08 or subsequent

END AFFECTED VERSIONS

RESOLUTION

HP is providing the following HP WBEM Services for HP-UX updates
to resolve this potential vulnerability.

Users of HP WBEM Services for HP-UX 1.5 on HP-UX B.11.11 and
B.11.23 are encouraged to upgrade to HP WBEM Services for
HP-UX 2.0. These upgrades are available from
http://h20293.www2.hp.com.

Users of HP WBEM Services for HP-UX 1.5 on HP-UX B.11.00 have only
one alternative and should retrieve a depot from the following ftp
site:

ftp://wbem:wbem123@hprc.external.hp.com or
ftp://wbem:wbem123@192.170.19.100

md5sum
d3f21a522d034e0cebd9674f161793a2 WBEM_CORE_010512_1100.depot

MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes - Update
HP-UX B.11.00 update to HP WBEM Services for HP-UX 1.5
or subsequent
HP-UX B.11.11 update to HP WBEM Services for HP-UX 2.0
or subsequent
HP-UX B.11.23 update to HP WBEM Services for HP-UX 2.0
or subsequent


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) Initial release - 15 December 2005


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

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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
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- 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 2005 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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Yours truly,
HP S/W Security Team
WTEC Cupertino, California


Return-Path: secure@cup.hp.com
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