[security bulletin] SSRT4741 rev.1 DCE for HP OpenVMS Potential RPC Buffer Overflow Attack VU#259796, VU#568148, VU#326746
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HP SECURITY BULLETIN
HPSBOV01056_1 REVISION: 1
TITLE: SSRT4741 Rev.1 DCE for HP OpenVMS Potential RPC
Buffer Overrun Attack
NOTICE: There are no restrictions for distribution of this
Bulletin provided that it remains complete and intact. The
information in this Security bulletin should be acted upon
as soon as possible.
INITIAL RELEASE: 13 July 2004
POTENTIAL SECURITY IMPACT: OpenVMS Alpha DCE buffer could
erroneously be overwritten
SOURCE: HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
HP Software Security Response Team
REFERENCES: VU#259796, VU#568148, VU#326746
VULNERABILITY SUMMARY:
A problem has been detected where an exploit program sends
invalid packet data which causes a buffer overflow in DCE
servers
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*:
ONLY impacted versions are listed.
All DCE Version 3.1-SSB for HP OpenVMS V7.3, V7.3-1, V7.3-2
BACKGROUND:
KITS SUPERSEDED BY THIS KIT:
OpenVMS V7.3-2
- VMS732_RPC-V0200
OpenVMS V7.3-1
- VMS731_RPC-V0300
OpenVMS V7.3
- VMS73_RPC-V0300
The following remedial kit(s), or later, must be
installed BEFORE installation of this, or any
required kit:
OpenVMS V7.3-2
- VMS732_PCSI-V0100
- VMS732_UPDATE-V0200
OpenVMS V7.3-1
- VMS731_PCSI-V0200
- VMS731_UPDATE-V0300
OpenVMS V7.3
- VMS73_PCSI-V0200
- VMS73_UPDATE-V0300
For a PGP signed version of this bulletin please write to
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RESOLUTION:
HP is releasing the following patch kits to resolve this
issue and are available from the ITRC at
http://www2.itrc.hp.com/service/patch/mainPage.do
Search for the patch kit name as shown.
HP OpenVMS Alpha Version: Patch Kit name:
HP OpenVMS Alpha V7.3-2 VMS732_RPC-V0300
HP OpenVMS Alpha V7.3-1 VMS731_RPC-V0400
HP OpenVMS Alpha V7.3 VMS73_RPC-V0400
The kits do not require a reboot to be implemented.
Please follow the installation instructions to apply the
kits accordingly.
* The software product category that this Security Bulletin
relates to is represented by the 5th and 6th characters of
the Bulletin number:
GN=General, MA=Management Agents, MI=Misc. 3rd party,
MP=HP-MPE/iX, NS=HP NonStop Servers, OV=HP Openview,
PI=HP Printing & Imaging, ST=HP Storage, VM=HP OpenVMS
TU=HP Tru64 UNIX, TL=Trusted Linux, UX=HP-UX,
VV=Virtual Vault
BULLETIN REVISION HISTORY:
Rev 1
- 13 July 2004 Update V7.3 required kit name.
Rev 0
- 12 July 2004 Initial Release
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