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[security bulletin] HPSBUX02259 SSRT071439 rev.1 - HP-UX Running logins(1M), Remote Unauthorized Access



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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c01167886
Version: 1

HPSBUX02259 SSRT071439 rev.1 - HP-UX Running logins(1M), Remote Unauthorized 
Access

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

Release Date: 2007-09-18
Last Updated: 2007-09-18

Potential Security Impact: Remote unauthorized access.

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

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HP-UX running the 
logins(1M) command. This command incorrectly reports password status. As a 
result password issues may not be detected, allowing remote unauthorized access.

References: none

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23, B.11.31 running logins(1M)

BACKGROUND

The logins(1m) command incorrectly reports password status. As a result 
password issues may not be detected, allowing remote unauthorized access. 

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.11.11 
============= 
SOE.SOE 
action: install PHCO_36809 or subsequent 

HP-UX B.11.23 
============= 
SOE.SOE 
action: install PHCO_36808 or subsequent 

HP-UX B.11.31 
============= 
SOE.SOE 
action: install PHCO_36003 or subsequent 

END AFFECTED VERSIONS 



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

B.11.11 PHCO_36809 or subsequent 
B.11.23 PHCO_36808 or subsequent 
B.11.31 PHCO_36003 or subsequent 

MANUAL ACTIONS: No 

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) - 18 September 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.

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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."

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change without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company and the names of Hewlett-Packard 
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