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[security bulletin] HPSBUX02458 SSRT090104 rev.1 - HP-UX Running bootpd, Remote Denial of Service (DoS)

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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c01866324
Version: 1

HPSBUX02458 SSRT090104 rev.1 - HP-UX Running bootpd, Remote Denial of Service (DoS)

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

Release Date: 2009-09-14
Last Updated: 2009-09-14

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

References: CVE-2009-2679

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

BACKGROUND

CVSS 2.0 Base Metrics

Reference Base Vector Base Score
CVE-2009-2679 (AV:R/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C) 7.8

         Information on CVSS is documented
        in HP Customer Notice: HPSN-2008-002

RESOLUTION

HP has provided the following patches to resolve this vulnerability.

The patches are available from the following location
http://itrc.hp.com

HP-UX Release
Patch ID

B.11.11 (11i v1)
PHNE_39700 or subsequent

B.11.23 (11i v2)
PHNE_39668 or subsequent

B.11.31 (11i v3)
PHNE_39443 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 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.11.11

InternetSrvcs.INETSVCS2-BOOT
action: install PHNE_39700 or subsequent

HP-UX B.11.23

InternetSrvcs.INETSVCS2-BOOT
action: install PHNE_39668 or subsequent

HP-UX B.11.31

DHCPv4.DHCPV4-RUN
action: install PHNE_39443 or subsequent

END AFFECTED VERSIONS

HISTORY
Version:1 (rev.1) - 14 September 2009 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 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 disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including the
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement."

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