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[security bulletin] HPSBUX02611 SSRT090201 rev.1 - HP-UX Running Threaded Processes, Remote Denial of Service (DoS)

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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c02586517
Version: 1

HPSBUX02611 SSRT090201 rev.1 - HP-UX Running Threaded Processes, Remote Denial of
Service (DoS)

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

Release Date: 2010-12-06
Last Updated: 2010-12-06


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 with HP-UX running threaded
processes. The vulnerability could be exploited remotely to create a Denial of
Service (DoS).

References: CVE-2010-4108

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

BACKGROUND

CVSS 2.0 Base Metrics

Reference Base Vector Base Score
CVE-2010-4108 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:C) 6.8

         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 by contacting HP Support

HP-UX Release / Patch ID

B.11.11 (11i v1) / PHKL_39133 or subsequent

B.11.23 (11i v2) / PHKL_39899 or subsequent

B.11.31 (11i v3) / PHKL_40944 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

OS-Core.CORE2-KRN
action: install PHKL_39133 or subsequent

HP-UX B.11.23

OS-Core.CORE2-KRN
action: install PHKL_39899 or subsequent

HP-UX B.11.31

OS-Core.CORE2-KRN
action: install PHKL_40944 or subsequent

END AFFECTED VERSIONS

HISTORY
Version:1 (rev.1) - 6 December 2010 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.

Report: To report a potential security vulnerability with any HP supported
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It is strongly recommended that security related information being communicated to
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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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restoration. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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