[security bulletin] SSRT051102 rev.1 - HP HTTP Server Running on Windows, Forced Use of Weaker Security Protocol
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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN
Document ID: c00592810
Version: 1
HPSBMA02093 SSRT051102 rev.1 - HP HTTP Server Running on Windows,
Forced Use of Weaker Security Protocol
NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted
upon as soon as possible.
Release Date: 2006-01-17
Last Updated: 2006-02-09
Potential Security Impact: Forced use of weaker security protocol
Source: Hewlett-Packard Company,
HP Software Security Response Team
VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the SSL
v2 implementation used in HP HTTP Server v5.9.6 that may allow a
remote attacker to force the use of a weaker security protocol
via a man-in-the-middle attack.
References: CAN-2005-2969
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP HTTP Server versions earlier than version 5.9.7 running on
Microsoft Windows NT, Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2003
Operating Systems
The table below shows the vulnerable products running Microsoft
Windows HP HTTP Server software.
Agent/Utility (Product)
Platform
Operating System
--------------------------------------------------------------
HP Server Management Application and Agents
ProLiant, ProSignia Servers, and AlphaServers
Windows NT 4.0
--------------------------------------------------------------
HP Version Control Agent
ProLiant Servers
Windows NT 4.0
--------------------------------------------------------------
HP Version Control Repository Manager
ProLiant Servers
Windows NT 4.0
--------------------------------------------------------------
Compaq Insight Manager 7 (SNMP and DMI agents)
ProLiant and ProSignia Servers
Windows NT 4.0
--------------------------------------------------------------
HP Array Configuration Utility
ProLiant Servers
Windows NT 4.0
--------------------------------------------------------------
Compaq Survey Utility (when installed as an agent)
ProLiant and ProSignia Servers
Windows NT 4.0
--------------------------------------------------------------
Performance Management Pack
ProLiant Servers
Windows NT 4.0 Windows 2000/2003
--------------------------------------------------------------
ProLiant Performance Analyzer
ProLiant Servers
Windows NT 4.0 Windows 2000/2003
--------------------------------------------------------------
Intelligent Cluster Administrator
ProLiant Servers
Windows NT 4.0 Windows 2000/2003
--------------------------------------------------------------
Compaq Power Management
ProLiant Servers
Windows NT 4.0 Windows 2000/2003
--------------------------------------------------------------
BACKGROUND
To ensure that HP System Management Homepage Software has the most
current enhancements and patches, upgrade to the latest versions
as they become available. For additional information, refer to the
ProLiant server management web site at the following URL:
www.hp.com/servers/manage
RESOLUTION
HP has made available a software update to resolve the issue
The HP Web-Enabled Management Software Security Patch for Windows
is available as SoftPaq SP31652 and can be downloaded from:
http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/
download/23969.html
The table below shows the vulnerable products running Microsoft
Windows HP HTTP Server software and the recommended action for
impacted versions.
Agent/Utility (Product)
Platform
Operating System
O/S or Product Recommended Action
--------------------------------------------------------------
HP Server Management Application and Agents
ProLiant, ProSignia Servers, and AlphaServers
Windows NT 4.0
Upgrade to latest Windows NT 4.0 PSP
then apply update SP31652
--------------------------------------------------------------
HP Version Control Agent
ProLiant Servers
Windows NT 4.0
Upgrade to latest Windows NT 4.0 PSP
then apply update SP31652
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HP Version Control Repository Manager
ProLiant Servers
Windows NT 4.0
Upgrade to latest Windows NT 4.0 PSP
then apply update SP31652
--------------------------------------------------------------
Compaq Insight Manager 7 (SNMP and DMI agents)
ProLiant and ProSignia Servers
Windows NT 4.0
Upgrade to latest IM7 supporting Windows NT 4.0
then apply update SP31652
--------------------------------------------------------------
HP Array Configuration Utility
ProLiant Servers
Windows NT 4.0
Upgrade to latest Windows NT 4.0 PSP
then apply update SP31652
--------------------------------------------------------------
Performance Management Pack
ProLiant Servers
Windows NT 4.0, 2000/2003
For v3.1 or later - Apply update SP31652
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ProLiant Performance Analyzer
ProLiant Servers
Windows NT 4.0, 2000/2003
All versions - Apply update SP31652
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Intelligent Cluster Administrator
ProLiant Servers
Windows NT 4.0, 2000/2003
All versions - Apply update SP31652
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Compaq Power Management
ProLiant Servers
All versions - Apply update SP31652
--------------------------------------------------------------
NOTE: This vulnerability has been resolved in earlier versions of
the Utilities/Agents running on Linux systems.
PRODUCT SPECIFIC INFORMATION
HISTORY
Version:1 (rev.1) - 09 February 2006 Initial release
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