[security bulletin] HPSBUX02355 SSRT080023 rev.1 - HP-UX Using libc, Remote Denial of Service (DoS)
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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN
Document ID: c01520421
Version: 1
HPSBUX02355 SSRT080023 rev.1 - HP-UX Using libc, Remote Denial of Service (DoS)
NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon
as possible.
Release Date: 2008-08-06
Last Updated: 2008-08-06
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 in HP-UX using libc.
This vulnerability could be exploited remotely to create a Denial of Service
(DoS).
References: CVE-2008-1664
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP-UX B.11.23 and B.11.31 using libc.
BACKGROUND
CVSS 2.0 Base Metrics
===============================================
Reference Base Vector Base Score
CVE-2008-1664 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:C) 7.5
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Information on CVSS is documented in HP Customer Notice: HPSN-2008-002.
RESOLUTION
HP is providing the following software patches to resolve the vulnerability.
The patches are available from: http://itrc.hp.com
HP-UX Release - HP-UX B.11.23 (11i v2)
Action - Install PHCO_38273 or subsequent
HP-UX Release - HP-UX B.11.31 (11i v3)
Action - Install PHCO_38048 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 Security Bulletin
issues 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
The following is for use by the HP-UX Software Assistant.
AFFECTED VERSIONS
HP-UX B.11.23
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OS-Core.C-MIN
OS-Core.C-MIN-64ALIB
OS-Core.CORE2-64SLIB
OS-Core.CORE2-SHLIBS
ProgSupport.PROG2-AUX
OS-Core.C-MIN,fr=B.11.23
OS-Core.C-MIN-64ALIB
OS-Core.CORE2-64SLIB
OS-Core.CORE2-SHLIBS
ProgSupport.PROG-AX-64ALIB
ProgSupport.PROG-MIN
ProgSupport.PROG2-AUX
action: install patch PHCO_38273 or subsequent
URL: http://itrc.hp.com
HP-UX B.11.31
===========
OS-Core.CORE-64SLIB
OS-Core.CORE-SHLIBS
OS-Core.C-MIN
OS-Core.C-MIN-64ALIB
OS-Core.CORE2-64SLIB
OS-Core.CORE2-SHLIBS
ProgSupport.PROG2-AUX
OS-Core.C-MIN,fr=B.11.31
OS-Core.C-MIN-64ALIB
ProgSupport.PROG-AX-64ALIB
ProgSupport.PROG-MIN
ProgSupport.PROG2-AUX
action: install patch PHCO_38048 or subsequent
URL: http://itrc.hp.com
END AFFECTED VERSIONS
HISTORY
Version: 1 (rev.1) 6 August 2008 Initial release
Third Party Security Patches:
Third party security patches that are to be installed on systems running HP
software products should be applied in accordance with the customer's patch
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