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Message-Id: <20081104140346.7F2E7BC96@hpchs.cup.hp.com>
Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:03:45 -0800
From: security-alert@...com
To: bugtraq@...urityfocus.com
Subject: [security bulletin] HPSBUX02381 SSRT080083 rev.1 - HP-UX Running Xserver, Remote Execution of Arbitrary Code

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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c01543321
Version: 1

HPSBUX02381 SSRT080083 rev.1 - HP-UX Running Xserver, Remote Execution of Arbitrary Code

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

Release Date: 2008-11-03
Last Updated: 2008-11-03

Potential Security Impact: Remote execution of arbitrary code

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

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
Potential security vulnerabilities have been identified with HP-UX running Xserver. The vulnerabilities could be exploited remotely to execute arbitrary code.

References: CVE-2007-5958, CVE-2007-6427, CVE-2007-6429, CVE-2008-0006, CVE-2008-1377, CVE-2008-1379

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP-UX B.11.11 running Xserver

BACKGROUND

CVSS 2.0 Base Metrics 
===============================================
Reference                         Base Vector               Base Score 
CVE-2007-5958     (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N)      5.0
CVE-2007-6427     (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)     9.3
CVE-2007-6429     (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)     9.3
CVE-2008-0006     (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)      7.5
CVE-2008-1377     (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C)      9.0
CVE-2008-1379     (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:N/A:N)      6.8
===============================================
Information on CVSS is documented in HP Customer Notice: HPSN-2008-002.

RESOLUTION

HP has made the following software patches available to resolve the vulnerabilities.

The patches can be downloaded from http://itrc.hp.com 
 
OS/Product Version -HP-UX B.11.31 running Xserver
Action - Install PHSS_38840 or subsequent
 
OS/Product Version -HP-UX B.11.23 running Xserver
Action - Install PHSS_37972 or subsequent
 
OS/Product Version -HP-UX B.11.11 running Xserver
Action - Install PHSS_34392 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.11.31 
============= 
Xserver.X11-SERV 
action: install PHSS_38840 or subsequent 
URL: http://itrc.hp.com 

HP-UX B.11.23 
============= 
Xserver.X11-SERV 
action: install PHSS_37972 or subsequent 
URL: http://itrc.hp.com 

HP-UX B.11.11 
============= 
Xserver.X11-SERV 
action: install PHSS_34392 or subsequent 
URL: http://itrc.hp.com 

END AFFECTED VERSIONS

HISTORY 
Version:1 (rev.1) - 3 November 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. 

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."

ŠCopyright 2008 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 or 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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