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UNIRAS Brief - 474/04 - Hewlett-Packard Security Bulletin - CDE libDtHelp has a potential buffer overflow.



 
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   UNIRAS (UK Govt CERT) Briefing Notice - 474/04 dated 01.09.04  Time: 15:50  
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Hewlett-Packard Security Bulletin:

CDE libDtHelp has a potential buffer overflow.

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Potential increase in privilege, denial of service. Install the appropriate patch.



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**REVISED 03**
 Source: HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
 SECURITY BULLETIN: HPSBUX0311-297
 Originally issued: 16 November 2003
 Last revised: 30 August 2004
 SSRT3657 rev.3 CDE libDtHelp
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NOTICE: There are no restrictions for distribution of this Bulletin 
provided that it remains complete and intact.

The information in the following Security Bulletin should be acted 
upon as soon as possible.  Hewlett-Packard Company will not be liable 
for any consequences to any customer resulting from customer's failure 
to fully implement instructions in this Security Bulletin as soon as 
possible.

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PROBLEM: CDE libDtHelp has a potential buffer overflow.

IMPACT: Potential increase in privilege, denial of service.

PLATFORM:   HP-HX B.11.00,
            B.11.04 (VVOS), B.11.11, B.11.22, B.11.23

SOLUTION: Install the appropriate patch:

          B.11.00   PHSS_30010
          B.11.04   PHSS_30167
          B.11.11   PHSS_30011
          B.11.22   PHSS_30012
          B.11.23   PHSS_30013

MANUAL ACTIONS: No

AVAILABILITY:  The patches are available now on
               <http://itrc.hp.com>.

CHANGE SUMMARY: rev.01 - Added B.11.22 and B.11.23.
                rev.02 - Added B.11.04.
                rev.03 - Added note that the listed
                         patched resolve
                         iDEFENSE Security Advisory 08.25.04
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 A. Background

     This problem has been reported by CERT/cc as VU#575804:

       <http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/575804>

**REVISED 03**

 --> The listed patches also resolve the potential vulnerability  
 --> reported in iDEFENSE Security Advisory 08.25.04.


     AFFECTED VERSIONS

     The following is a list by HP-UX revision of
     affected filesets or patches and fix information.
     To determine if a system has an affected version,
     search the output of "swlist -a revision -l fileset"
     for an affected fileset or patch, then determine if
     a fixed revision or applicable patch is installed.

     HP-UX B.11.00
     =============
     CDE.CDE-SHLIBS
     fix: install PHSS_30010 or subsequent

     HP-UX B.11.04
     =============
     CDE.CDE-SHLIBS
     fix: install PHSS_30167 or subsequent

     HP-UX B.11.11
     =============
     CDE.CDE-SHLIBS
     fix: install PHSS_30011 or subsequent

     HP-UX B.11.22
     =============
     CDE.CDE-SHLIBS
     fix: install PHSS_30012 or subsequent

     HP-UX B.11.23
     =============
     CDE.CDE-SHLIBS
     fix: install PHSS_30013 or subsequent

     END AFFECTED VERSIONS


 B. Recommended solution

    Download and install the appropriate patch:

          B.11.00   PHSS_30010
          B.11.04   PHSS_30167
          B.11.11   PHSS_30011
          B.11.22   PHSS_30012
          B.11.23   PHSS_30013

    The patches are available now on <http://itrc.hp.com>.


* The software product category that this Security Bulletin
  relates to is represented by the 5th and 6th characters of the
  Bulletin number: GN=General, MA=Management Agents,
  MI=Misc. 3rd party, MP=HP-MPE/iX, NS=HP NonStop Servers,
  OV=HP OpenVMS, PI=HP Printing & Imaging, ST=HP Storage,
  TU=HP Tru64 UNIX, TL=Trusted Linux, UX=HP-UX, VV=Virtual Vault


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NOTE: Installing patches listed in the Security Patch Matrix will completely implement 
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  displayProductInfo.pl?productNumber=B6834AA

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