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Message-Id: <20080519215611.B7ED43BCE@hpchs.cup.hp.com>
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 14:56:11 -0700
From: security-alert@...com
To: bugtraq@...urityfocus.com
Subject: [security bulletin] HPSBUX02335 SSRT071454 rev.1 - HP-UX Running useradd(1M), Local Unauthorized Access

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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c01455884
Version: 1

HPSBUX02335 SSRT071454 rev.1 - HP-UX Running useradd(1M), Local Unauthorized Access

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

Release Date: 2008-05-19
Last Updated: 2008-05-19


Potential Security Impact: Local unauthorized access

Source: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Software Security Response Team

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
A potential security vulnerability has been identified HP-UX running the useradd(1M) command. The vulnerability could be exploited locally to allow unauthorized access to directories or files.

References: CVE-2008-1660

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23, B.11.31 running the useradd(1M) command

BACKGROUND

CVSS 2.0 Base Metrics 
===============================================
Reference                         Base Vector               Base Score 
CVE-2008-1660     (AV:L/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:N)      6.0
===============================================
Information on CVSS is documented in HP Customer Notice: HPSN-2008-002.

RESOLUTION

HP has made the following patches available to resolve this issue. 
The patches are available from http://itrc.hp.com 

OS Release 
 Patch ID 
 
HP-UX B.11.11
 PHCO_37290 or subsequent
 
HP-UX B.11.23
 PHCO_37291 or subsequent
 
HP-UX B.11.31
 PHCO_36953 or subsequent
 

The patches correct the useradd behavior for the following cases: 

 * The /etc/default/useradd template file is missing 
 * The HOMEDIR or GROUPID field is missing from the /etc/default/useradd template file 

MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes 
All user accounts should be verified for proper GROUPID and correct HOMEDIR entries. 

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.ADMIN-ENG-A-MAN 
OS-Core.SYS-ADMIN 
action: install patch PHCO_37290 or subsequent, verify group id and home directory for all accounts 
URL: http://itrc.hp.com 

HP-UX B.11.23 
============= 
OS-Core.ADMIN-ENG-A-MAN 
OS-Core.SYS-ADMIN 
OS-Core.SYS2-ADMIN 
action: install patch PHCO_37291 or subsequent, verify group id and home directory for all accounts 
URL: http://itrc.hp.com 

HP-UX B.11.31 
============= 
OS-Core.ADMN-ENG-A-MAN 
OS-Core.SYS2-ADMIN 
action: install patch PHCO_36953 or subsequent, verify group id and home directory for all accounts 
URL: http://itrc.hp.com 

END AFFECTED VERSIONS 

HISTORY 
Version:1 (rev.1) - 19 May 2008 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. 


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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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