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[security bulletin] HPSBUX02295 SSRT071333 rev.1 - HP-UX Running rpc.yppasswdd, Remote Denial of Service (DoS)



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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c01294324
Version: 1

HPSBUX02295 SSRT071333 rev.1 - HP-UX Running rpc.yppasswdd, Remote Denial of 
Service (DoS)

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

Release Date: 2007-12-19
Last Updated: 2007-12-19

Potential Security Impact: Remote Denial of Service (DoS)

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

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX running 
rpc.yppasswdd. The vulnerability could be exploited remotely to create a denial 
of service (DoS).

References: CVE_2007-6419

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23, and B.11.31

BACKGROUND

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 
============== 
NFS.KEY-CORE 
NFS.NFS-64ALIB 
NFS.NFS-64SLIB 
NFS.NFS-CLIENT 
NFS.NFS-CORE 
NFS.NFS-ENG-A-MAN 
NFS.NFS-PRG 
NFS.NFS-SERVER 
NFS.NFS-SHLIBS 
NFS.NIS-CLIENT 
NFS.NIS-CORE 
NFS.NIS-SERVER 
NFS.NISPLUS-CORE 
OS-Core.CORE-ENG-A-MAN 
NFS.NFS-KRN 
NFS.NFS-KRN 
action: install patch PHNE_36168 or subsequent 

HP-UX B.11.23 
============== 
NFS.NFS-ENG-A-MAN 
NFS.NISPLUS-CORE 
NFS.KEY-CORE 
NFS.NFS-64SLIB 
NFS.NIS2-CLIENT 
NFS.NIS2-CORE 
NFS.NIS2-SERVER 
NFS.KEY-CORE 
NFS.NFS-64SLIB 
NFS.NIS2-CLIENT 
NFS.NIS2-CORE 
NFS.NIS2-SERVER 
action: install patch PHNE_36260 or subsequent 

HP-UX B.11.31 
============== 
NFS.NIS2-SERVER 
NFS.NIS2-SERVER 
action: install patch PHNE_36449 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 

OS Release 
 Patch ID 
 
HP-UX B.11.11
 PHNE_36168 or subsequent
 
HP-UX B.11.23
 PHNE_36260 or subsequent
 
HP-UX B.11.31
 PHNE_36449 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) - 19 December 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 
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of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, title and 
non-infringement."

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