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[security bulletin] SSRT5975 HP-UX Running on Itanium Platforms Local Denial of Service (DoS)

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HP SECURITY BULLETIN

HPSBUX01233 REVISION: 0

SSRT5975 HP-UX Running on Itanium Platforms Local Denial of
Service (DoS)

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

INITIAL RELEASE:
12 October 2005

POTENTIAL SECURITY IMPACT:
Local 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 on Itanium platforms where, under certain conditions, a
specific stack size prevents proper operation.

This vulnerability could be exploited by a local authorized user
to create a Denial of Service (DoS).

REFERENCES:
None

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
Only HP9000 Servers running HP-UX release B.11.23 on Itanium
(IPF Architecture) platforms are affected.

BACKGROUND:

AFFECTED VERSIONS

Note: 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.11.23

OS-Core.CORE2-KRN,fr=B.11.23,fa=HP-UX_B.11.23_IA,v=HP
action: install patch PHKL_33713 or subsequent

OS-Core.CORE2-KRN,fr=B.11.23,fa=HP-UX_B.11.23_IA,v=HP
action: install patch PHKL_33714 or subsequent

END AFFECTED VERSIONS

RESOLUTION:

To address this issue, HP has made the following patches
available on http://itrc.hp.com :

B.11.23 - PHKL_33713 or subsequent

B.11.23 - PHKL_33714 or subsequent

Retrieve applicable patch and install using swinstall(1M).

MANUAL ACTIONS: No

BULLETIN REVISION HISTORY:
Revsion 0 - 12 Ocotber 2005

 Initial release

HP-UX SPECIFIC SECURITY BULLETINS*: Security Patch Check revision
B.02.00 analyzes all HP-issued Security Bulletins to provide a
subset of recommended actions that potentially affect a specific
HP-UX system.

For more information:
http://www.software.hp.com/cgi-bin/swdepot_parser.cgi/cgi/
displayProductInfo.pl?productNumber=B6834AA

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@hp.com. It is
strongly recommended that security related information being
communicated to HP be encrypted using PGP, especially exploit
information. To obtain the security-alert PGP key please send an
e-mail message to security-alert@hp.com with the Subject of
'get key' (no quotes).

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To review previously published Security Bulletins visit:
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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:
    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 Virtual Vault

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 2005 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 provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. To the
extent permitted by law, neither HP nor 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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