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HPSBMA02239 SSRT061260 rev.2 - HP OpenView Operations (OVO) Agents Running Shared Trace Service, Remote Arbitrary Code Execution



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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c01110576
Version: 2

HPSBMA02239 SSRT061260 rev.2 - HP OpenView Operations (OVO) Agents Running 
Shared Trace Service, Remote Arbitrary Code Execution

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

Release Date: 2007-08-07
Last Updated: 2007-08-28

Potential Security Impact: Remote arbitrary code execution

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

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HP OpenView 
Operations (OVO) Agents running Shared Trace Service. The vulnerability could 
be remotely exploited to execute arbitrary code.

References: -> CVE-2007-3872

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP OpenView OVO Agents OVO8.x HTTPS agents on AIX, HP-UX (IA and PA), HP Tru64 
Unix, Solaris, and Windows running Shared Trace Service.

BACKGROUND

- -> Note: HP OpenView Operations (OVO) requires HP OpenView Network Node 
Manager (OV NNM) on the OVO server. OVO will install OV NNM if it is not 
already present. OV NNM requires the installation of certain patches to be 
compatible with the resolution discussed below. To insure correct operation the 
recommendations of Security Bulletin HPSBMA02242 SSRT061260 must be implemented 
before the recommendations of this Security Bulletin. 

The Hewlett-Packard Company thanks Cody Pierce of TippingPoint DV Labs 
(dvlabs.tippingpoint.com) for reporting this vulnerability to 
security-alert@xxxxxxx

The Hewlett-Packard Company thanks an anonymous researcher working with the 
iDefense VCP for reporting this vulnerability to security-alert@xxxxxxx 

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 

HP-UX B.11.11 
HP-UX B.11.23 
HP-UX B.11.31 
=========== 
OVO-CLT.OVO-UX11-CLT 
action: install revision 3.10.040 or subsequent 
URL: 
http://quixy.deu.hp.com/hotfix/d.php?P=lcore&N=SSRT061260+OpenView+Shared+Trace+Service&V=2.1
 

OVO-CLT.OVO-UXIA-CLT 
action: install revision 3.10.040 or subsequent 
URL: 
http://quixy.deu.hp.com/hotfix/d.php?P=lcore&N=SSRT061260+OpenView+Shared+Trace+Service&V=2.1
 

OVO-CLT.OVO-SOL-CLT 
action: install revision 3.10.040 or subsequent 
URL: 
http://quixy.deu.hp.com/hotfix/d.php?P=lcore&N=SSRT061260+OpenView+Shared+Trace+Service&V=2.1
 

OVO-CLT.OVO-WIN-CLT 
action: install revision 3.10.040 or subsequent 
URL: 
http://quixy.deu.hp.com/hotfix/d.php?P=lcore&N=SSRT061260+OpenView+Shared+Trace+Service&V=2.1
 

OVO-CLT.OVO-LIN-CLT 
- ->action: install PHSS_36278 or subsequent 

OVO-CLT.OVO-AIX-CLT 
action: install revision 3.10.040 or subsequent 
URL: 
http://quixy.deu.hp.com/hotfix/d.php?P=lcore&N=SSRT061260+OpenView+Shared+Trace+Service&V=2.1
 

OVO-CLT.OVO-TRU-CLT 
- ->action: install PHSS_35457 or subsequent 

END AFFECTED VERSIONS 

RESOLUTION
HP has made the following patches available to resolve the vulnerability. The 
patches can be downloaded from http://itrc.hp.com 

Patches are not yet available for all client systems. For client systems 
without resolution patches available, HP has provided a hotfix to resolve this 
vulnerability. Please contact HP Support and request the applicable hotfixes 
from the following url: 
http://quixy.deu.hp.com/hotfix/d.php?P=lcore&N=SSRT061260+OpenView+Shared+Trace+Service&V=2.1
 

Each patch is to be installed on the operating system listed in the "System to 
be Patched" column. Each patch is for communication with the operating system 
listed in the "Client System" column.

Patch (or subsequent)   System to be Patched   Client System 
Install hotfix                  HP-UX PA                     HP-UX PA 
Install hotfix                  HP-UX PA                     HP-UX IA 
Install hotfix                  HP-UX PA                     Solaris 
Install hotfix                  HP-UX PA                     Windows 
PHSS_36278                  HP-UX PA                     Linux 
Install hotfix                  HP-UX PA                     AIX 
- ->PHSS_35457               HP-UX PA                    Tru64 Unix 
Install hotfix                  Solaris                         HP-UX PA 
Install hotfix                  Solaris                         HP-UX IA 
Install hotfix                  Solaris                         Solaris 
Install hotfix                  Solaris                         Windows 
ITOSOL_00586               Solaris                         Linux 
Install hotfix                  Solaris                         AIX 
- ->ITOSOL_00530            Solaris                        Tru64 Unix 

MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes - NonUpdate 
Install hotfix 

PRODUCT SPECIFIC INFORMATION 

HP-UX Software Assistant: HP-UX Software Assistant is an enhanced application 
that replaces HP-UX Security Patch Check. It analyzes all HP-issued Security 
Bulletins and lists recommended actions that may apply to a specific HP-UX 
system. It can also download patches and create a depot automatically. For more 
information see: https://www.hp.com/go/swa 

HISTORY 
Version:1 (rev.1) - 7 August 2007 Initial release 
Version:2 (rev.2) - 28 August 2007 Added OV NNM information, added 
CVE-2007-3872 to the references, PHSS_35457, ITOSOL_00530 available 

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@xxxxxx 
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* 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 
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