HPSBUX02183 SSRT061243 rev.1 - HP-UX sendmail, Remote Denial of Service (DoS)

HPSBUX02183 SSRT061243 rev.1 - HP-UX sendmail, Remote Denial of Service (DoS)

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HPSBUX02183 SSRT061243 rev.1 - HP-UX sendmail, Remote Denial of Service (DoS) Security Alert 04-23-2007
Posted by Security Alert on April 23, 2007, 5:44 pm
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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c00841370
Version: 1

HPSBUX02183 SSRT061243 rev.1 - HP-UX sendmail, Remote Denial of Service (DoS)

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

Release Date: 2007-04-16
Last Updated: 2007-04-17

Potential Security Impact: Remote Denial of Service (DoS)

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

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY

A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX running
sendmail. This vulnerability could allow a remote user to cause a Denial of
Service (DoS).

References: none

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.

HP-UX B.11.00 (obsolete) running sendmail 8.9.3 or sendmail 8.11.1,
HP-UX B.11.11 running sendmail 8.9.3 or sendmail 8.11.1,
HP-UX B.11.23 running sendmail 8.11.1.

BACKGROUND

To determine if a system has an affected version, search the output of "swlist
-a revision -l fileset" for an affected fileset. Then determine if the
recommended patch or update is installed.

AFFECTED VERSIONS

For sendmail 8.11.1
HP-UX B.11.23
===========
InternetSrvcs.INETSVCS2-RUN
action: install PHNE_35485 or subsequent

HP-UX B.11.11
===========
SMAIL-UPGRADE.INETSVCS-SMAIL
action: install revision B.11.11.02.004 or subsequent

HP-UX B.11.00
===========
SMAIL-811.INETSVCS-SMAIL
action: remove (use sendmail 8.9.3) or upgrade to HP-UX B.11.11

For sendmail 8.9.3
HP-UX B.11.11
===========
InternetSrvcs.INETSVCS-RUN
action: install PHNE_35484 or subsequent

For sendmail 8.9.3
HP-UX B.11.00
=========
InternetSrvcs.INETSVCS-RUN
action: install PHNE_35483 or subsequent

END AFFECTED VERSIONS

Note:
sendmail 8.13.3 currently available from http://software.hp.com does not exhibit
this DoS issue.
sendmail 8.11.1 is no longer available from http://software.hp.com for HP-UX
B.11.11; customers are encouraged to upgrade to sendmail 8.13.3.

RESOLUTION

HP has made the following patches available to resolve the issue.
The patches are available from http://itrc.hp.com

For sendmail 8.11.1, HP-UX B.11.23
Install: PHNE_35485 or subsequent
sendmail -bs banner: Sendmail 8.11.1 (Revision 1.10)/8.11.1
what(1) string: version.c 8.11.1 (Berkeley) - 01 December 2006 (PHNE_35485)

For sendmail 8.11.1, HP-UX B.11.11
Please write to security-alert@hp.com for more information.

For sendmail 8.11.1, HP-UX B.11.00
Use sendmail 8.9.3 or upgrade to B.11.11 or subsequent. There will be no update
to sendmail 8.11.1 for HP-UX B.11.00 to resolve the vulnerability.

For sendmail 8.9.3, HP-UX B.11.11
Install: PHNE_35484 or subsequent
sendmail -bs banner: Sendmail 8.9.3 (Revision 1.10)/8.9.3
what(1) string: version.c 8.9.3 (Berkeley) 01 December 2006 (PHNE_35484)

For sendmail 8.9.3, HP-UX B.11.00
Install: PHNE_35483 or subsequent
sendmail -bs banner: Sendmail 8.9.3 (Revision 1.10)/8.9.3
what(1) string: version.c 8.9.3 (Berkeley) 01 December 2006 (PHNE_35483)

MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes - NonUpdate
HP-UX B.11.11 sendmail 8.11.1 - Write to secuirty-alert@hp.com
HP-UX B.11.00 sendmail 8.11.1 - Use sendmail 8.9.3 or upgrade to HP-UX B.11.11
or subsequent
HP-UX B.11.23 sendmail 8.11.1 - No manual actions
HP-UX B.11.11 sendmail 8.9.3 - No manual actions
HP-UX B.11.00 sendmail 8.9.3 - No manual actions

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) - 16 April 2007 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
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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 VirtualVault

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."

©Copyright 2007 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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Yours truly,
HP S/W Security Team
WTEC Cupertino, California


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