__________________________________________________________ The U.S. Department of Energy Computer Incident Advisory Capability ___ __ __ _ ___ / | /_\ / \___ __|__ / \ \___ __________________________________________________________ INFORMATION BULLETIN HP OpenView Storage Data Protector [HPSBMA02138 SSRT061184 rev. 1] August 24, 2006 17:00 GMT Number Q-296 ______________________________________________________________________________ PROBLEM: A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP OpenView Storage Data Protector running on HP-UX, IBM, AIX, Linux, Microsoft Windows, and Solaris. PLATFORM: HP OpenView Storage Data Protector 5.1 and 5.5 running on HP-UX, IBM AIX, Linux, Microsoft Windows, and Solaris DAMAGE: This vulnerability could allow a remote unauthorized user to execute arbitrary commands. SOLUTION: Upgrade to the appropriate version. ______________________________________________________________________________ VULNERABILITY The risk is MEDIUM. This vulnerability could allow a remote ASSESSMENT: unauthorized user to execute arbitrary commands. ______________________________________________________________________________ LINKS: CIAC BULLETIN: http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/q-296.shtml ORIGINAL BULLETIN: Visit Hewlett-Packard Subscription Service for: HPSBMA02138 SSRT061184 rev. 1 ADDITIONAL LINK: Visit Hewlett-Packard Subscription Service for: HPSBMA02121 SSRT061157 rev. 3 CVE: http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name= CVE-2006-4201 ______________________________________________________________________________ REVISION HISTORY: 10/31/2006 - revised to reflect changed Hewlett-Packard has made in HPSBMA02138 SSRT061184 where they have added patches; and to add a link to HPSBMA02121 SSRT061157 rev. 3. [***** Start HPSBMA02138 SSRT061184 rev. 2 *****] SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN Document ID: c00742778 Version: 2 HPSBMA02138 SSRT061184 rev.2 - HP OpenView Storage Data Protector, Remote Arbitrary Command Execution NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible. Release Date: 2006-08-10 Last Updated: 2006-10-25 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Potential Security Impact: Remote arbitrary command execution Source: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Software Security Response Team VULNERABILITY SUMMARY A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP OpenView Storage Data Protector running on HP-UX, IBM AIX, Linux, Microsoft Windows, and Solaris. This vulnerability could allow a remote unauthorized user to execute arbitrary commands. References: NISCC 412866 SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed. HP OpenView Storage Data Protector 5.1 and 5.5 running on HP-UX, IBM AIX, Linux, Microsoft Windows, and Solaris. BACKGROUND For a PGP signed version of this security bulletin please write to: security-alert@hp.com The Hewlett-Packard Company thanks NISCC for reporting this vulnerability to security-alert@hp.com. To determine if an HP-UX system has an affected version, search the output of "swlist -a revision -l fileset" for one of the filesets listed below. For affected systems verify that the recommended action has been taken. AFFECTED VERSIONS For HP OpenView Storage Data Protector 5.1 HP-UX B.11.23 (PA) HP-UX B.11.11 HP-UX B.11.00 ============== DATA-PROTECTOR.OMNI-CORE action: install PHSS_34887 or subsequent, deploy to client systems. For HP OpenView Storage Data Protector 5.5 HP-UX B.11.23 (PA) HP-UX B.11.11 HP-UX B.11.00 ============== DATA-PROTECTOR.OMNI-CORE action: install PHSS_35142 or subsequent, deploy to client systems HP-UX B.11.23 (IA) ================= DATA-PROTECTOR.OMNI-CORE action: install PHSS_35143 or subsequent, deploy to client systems END AFFECTED VERSIONS RESOLUTION HP has made the following software updates available to resolve the issue. The software updates can be downloaded via ftp from: http://itrc.hp.com The HP-UX pataches listed are applied to Installation Servers. They contain the updates for UP-UX, IBM AIX, and Linux clients. More information can be found in the Special Installation Instructions section of the patch documentation. HP OpenView Storage Data Protector 5.1 For HP-UX, IBM AIX, and Linux PHSS_34887 or subsequent - B.11.00, B.11.11, B.11.23 (PA) Installation Servers For Solaris DPSOL_00204 or subsequent For Windows DPWIN_00206 or subsequent HP OpenView Storage Data Protector 5.5 For HP-UX, IBM AIX, and Linux PHSS_35142 or subsequent - B.11.00, B.11.11., B.11.23 (PA) Installation Servers PHSS_35143 or subsequent - B.11.23 (PA) Installation Servers For Solaris DPSOL_00228 or subsequent For Windows DPWIN_0202 or subsequent MANUAL ACTIONS: NO PRODUCT SPECIFIC INFORMATION HP-UX Security Patch Check: 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://software.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.do? productNumber=B6834AA HISTORY: Version: 1 (rev.1) - 10 August 2006 Initial release Version: 2 (rev.2) - 25 October 1006 Patches available 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@hp.com It is strongly recommended that security related information being communicated to HP be encrypted using PGP, especially exploit information. 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To review previously published Security Bulletins visit: http://www.itrc.hp.com/ service/cki/secBullArchive.do * 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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