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CSIRTUK ADVISORY - 3556 - HP - HP-UX Running ARPA Transport, Remote Denial of Service (DoS)

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Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:59:40 -0000
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CSIRTUK ADVISORY - 3556 dated 24.01.08 time 10:53

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Title
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HP-UX Running ARPA Transport, Remote Denial of Service (DoS)

Detail
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ID: 3556
Date: 24/01/2008

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Title: 3556 - HP-UX Running ARPA Transport, Remote Denial of Service
(DoS)
Platform level affected:Net Application - Server
Hardware components affected:Mainframe
Specific operating systems components affected: Unix
Net-enabled software: Enterprise Application
Security software:Other
Other software: Other
Remediation Summary:Update your copy of the software with the download
available from the supplier.
Vendors affected:HP
Applications affected:HP-UX Running ARPA Transport, Remote Denial of
Service (DoS)
Adversity source: Unknown
Attack Vector: DoS
Virulence: Unknown
Warning Status: Unknown
Potential Damage: Network DOS
Possible Duration: Unknown
Availability of fix: Available
Type of fix: Patch
Source: HP
Reliability of source: Trusted
Source URL: ftp://ss071463:ss071463@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx/
Abstract: A potential security vulnerability has been identified with
HP-UX running ARPA Transport. The vulnerability could be exploited
remotely to create a Denial of Service (DoS).

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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c01328657
Version: 1

HPSBUX02306 SSRT071463 rev.1 - HP-UX Running ARPA Transport, Remote
Denial of Service (DoS)

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

Release Date: 2008-01-16
Last Updated: 2008-01-22

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 ARPA Transport. The vulnerability could be exploited remotely to
create a Denial of Service (DoS).

References: CVE-2007-6425

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP-UX B.11.31 running ARPA Transport.

BACKGROUND

RESOLUTION
HP has made the following software patch available to resolve the
vulnerability.

The patch can be downloaded from
ftp://ss071463:ss071463@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx/

HP-UX B.11.31
 UNOF_37676.depot

MD5 sum = 2ede1ed39a35fd470dff88f023523f61 UNOF_37676.depot

Note: This Security Bulletin will be revised when a general release
patch is available to resolve the vulnerability. Before installing any
new patch, UNOF_37676.depot must be removed using swremove(1M).

MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes
Download and install UNOF_37676.depot

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
Security Bulletins issued by HP 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 text is for use by the HP-UX Software Assistant.

AFFECTED VERSIONS

HP-UX B.11.31
=============
Networking.NET2-KRN
OS-Core.CORE2-KRN
action: install UNOF_37676.depot
URL: ftp://ss071463:ss071463@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx/

END AFFECTED VERSIONS

HISTORY
Version: 1 (rev.1) - 22 January 2008 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.

Report: To report a potential security vulnerability with any HP
supported product, send Email to: security-alert@xxxxxx It is strongly
recommended that security related information being communicated to HP
be encrypted using PGP, especially exploit information.
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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."

(c)Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be liable for technical or editorial
errors or omissions contained herein. The information provided is
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by law, neither HP or its affiliates, subcontractors or suppliers will
be liable for incidental, special or consequential damages including
downtime cost; lost profits; damages relating to the procurement of
substitute products or services; or damages for loss of data, or
software restoration. The information in this document is subject to
change without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company and the names of
Hewlett-Packard products referenced herein are trademarks of
Hewlett-Packard Company in the United States and other countries. Other
product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their
respective owners.

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