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[security bulletin] HPSBUX02285 SSRT071484 rev.1 - HP-UX Running Aries PA Emulator, Local Unauthorized Access



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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c01241483
Version: 1

HPSBUX02285 SSRT071484 rev.1 - HP-UX Running Aries PA Emulator, Local 
Unauthorized Access

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

Release Date: 2007-10-31
Last Updated: 2007-10-31

Potential Security Impact: Local unauthorized access 

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

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the Aries PA-RISC 
emulation software running on HP-UX IA-64 platforms only. This vulnerability 
may allow local unauthorized access. 

References: none 

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP-UX B.11.23 (IA), and B.11.31 running all versions of Aries PA-RISC emulation 
software. 

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 a fixed 
revision or applicable patch is installed. 

AFFECTED VERSIONS 

HP-UX B.11.23 
=========== 
OS-Core.CORE2-64SLIB 
OS-Core.CORE2-SHLIBS 
action: install PHSS_35528 or subsequent 

HP-UX B.11.31 
=========== 
OS-Core.CORE2-64SLIB 
OS-Core.CORE2-SHLIBS 
action: install PHSS_36311 or subsequent 

END AFFECTED VERSIONS 


RESOLUTION
HP is providing the following patches to resolve the vulnerability. 
The updates are available from: http://itrc.hp.com 

HP-UX B.11.23 (IA)
 PHSS_35528 or subsequent
 
HP-UX B.11.31 
 PHSS_36311 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) 31 October 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. 

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."

©Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 

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relating to the procurement of substitute products or services; or damages for 
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