===================================================================== CERT-Renater Note d'Information No. 2002/VULN015 _____________________________________________________________________ DATE : 23/01/2002 HARDWARE PLATFORM(S) : HP9000 Series 700/800 OPERATING SYSTEM(S) : HP-UX releases 10.10, 10.20, 10.24, 11.00, 11.04, and 11.11. systems running HP sendmail release 8.8.6, 8.9.3, and 8.11.1 ====================================================================== HP Support Information Digests =============================================================================== o Security Bulletin Digest Split ------------------------------ The security bulletins digest has been split into multiple digests based on the operating system (HP-UX, MPE/iX, and HP Secure OS Software for Linux). You will continue to receive all security bulletin digests unless you choose to update your subscriptions. 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Vulnerability in dtspcd (rev. 1) ----------------------------------------------------------------- HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY SECURITY BULLETIN: #00175 Originally issued: 12 Nov. 2001 **Revision 01** 16 Jan. 2002 ----------------------------------------------------------------- The information in the following Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible. Hewlett-Packard Company will not be liable for any consequences to any customer resulting from customer's failure to fully implement instructions in this Security Bulletin as soon as possible. ------------------------------------------------------------------ PROBLEM: Buffer overflow in dtspcd PLATFORM: HP9000 Series 700/800 running HP-UX releases 10.10, 10.20, 10.24, 11.00, 11.04, and 11.11. DAMAGE: Possible unauthorized access, possible increased privileges. ** Rev.1 ** SOLUTION: Install the appropriate patch for the HP-UX release: --->>>> 10.10 PHSS_25785 --->>>> 10.20 PHSS_25786 --->>>> 10.24 Manually install dtspcd (see below) --->>>> 11.00 PHSS_25787 --->>>> 11.04 Manually install dtspcd (see below) --->>>> 11.11 PHSS_25788 ** Rev.1 ** MANUAL ACTIONS: Install replacement dtspcd --->>>> for 10.24 and 11.04. AVAILABILITY: The replacement dtspcd files are available now. ** Rev.1 ** --->>>> The patches for 10.10, 10.20, 11.00, 11.11 are --->>>> available now. CHANGE SUMMARY: Patches available for 10.10, 10.20, 11.00, 11.11 ------------------------------------------------------------------ I. A. Background A buffer overflow has been reported in dtspcd. It may be possible to exploit this overflow to gain unauthorized access. B. Fixing the problem Until patches are available, install the appropriate file to replace dtspcd. ** Rev.1 ** --->>>> Patches available for 10.10, 10.20, 11.00, 11.11 C. Recommended solution ** Rev.1 ** --->>>> Install the appropriate patch for 10.10, 10.20, 11.00, 11.11. --->>>> Note: Some of the patches have dependencies on other patches. --->>>> This is documented in the patch text. --->>>> For 10.24 and 11.04 install dtspcd using the following --->>>> procedure. This bulletin will be revised when patches are --->>>> available for 10.24 and 11.04. 1. Download dtspcd.tar.gz from the ftp site. This file is temporary and will be deleted when patches are available from the standard HP web sites, including itrc.hp.com. ftp site: hprc.external.hp.com (192.170.19.51). account: dtspcd password: dtspcd file: dtspcd.tar.gz If using a browser: ftp://dtspcd:dtspcd@hprc.external.hp.com/dtspcd/ Note: There is an ftp defect in IE5 that may result in a browser hang. To work around this: - Select Tools -> Internet Options -> Advanced - Un-check the option: [ ] Enable folder view for FTP sites 2. Copy the dtspcd.tar.gz file to a protected directory and unpack it. If you wish to verify the md5 sum before unpacking the dtspcd.tar.gz file, please refer to: HPSBUX9408-016 Patch sums and the MD5 program The md5 sum for dtspcd.tar.gz is: MD5 (dtspcd.tar.gz) = b122f84857f4da65b50d9926201608a1 3. Install the new dtspcd file using the install_dtscpd script or some similar procedure. For example on a 10.20 system: ./install_dtscpd dtspcd.10.20 Note: 10.24 systems should use dtspcd.10.20. 11.04 systems should use dtspcd.11.00. On 10.24 and 11.04 (VVOS) systems the install_dtscpd should be run at SYSTEM. 4. Each shar file contains the following README: ====================== Start of README =============================== Note: These files are temporary and will be deleted from the ftp site when official patches are available. ======================================================================= The install_dtspcd script may be used to install the special release versions of dtspcd. As root set the working directory to the location of the special release dtspcd files and ./install_dtspcd ======================================================================== Output of what(1) (edited) ================ dtspcd.10.10: X Window System, Version 11 R5+ HP-UX B.10.10.00 October 2001 Patch Release (build date: Fri Nov 9 14:15:50 IST 2001) dtspcd: $Revision: 1.2 $ dtspcd.10.20: X Window System, Version 11 R6+ HP-UX B.10.20.00 October 2001 Patch Release (build date: Fri Nov 9 14:59:28 IST 2001) dtspcd: $Revision: 1.2 $ dtspcd.11.00: View: /view/apurna_main, Build Type: r6oct01_1100 hpcde2.1 (build date: Fri Nov 9 14:38:15 IST 2001) dtspcd.11.11: View: /view/apurna_main, Build Type: r6oct01_1111 hpcde2.1 (build date: Fri Nov 9 14:17:18 IST 2001) ======================================================================== Output of cksum(1) ================== 1296183867 163840 dtspcd.10.10 362631488 163840 dtspcd.10.20 2348623604 192512 dtspcd.11.00 592942149 200704 dtspcd.11.11 ======================================================================== ====================== End of README =============================== D. To subscribe to automatically receive future NEW HP Security Bulletins from the HP IT Resource Center via electronic mail, do the following: Use your browser to get to the HP IT Resource Center page at: http://itrc.hp.com Use the 'Login' tab at the left side of the screen to login using your ID and password. Use your existing login or the "Register" button at the left to create a login, in order to gain access to many areas of the ITRC. Remember to save the User ID assigned to you, and your password. In the left most frame select "Maintenance and Support". Under the "Notifications" section (near the bottom of the page), select "Support Information Digests". To -subscribe- to future HP Security Bulletins or other Technical Digests, click the check box (in the left column) for the appropriate digest and then click the "Update Subscriptions" button at the bottom of the page. or To -review- bulletins already released, select the link (in the middle column) for the appropriate digest. To -gain access- to the Security Patch Matrix, select the link for "The Security Bulletins Archive". (near the bottom of the page) Once in the archive the third link is to the current Security Patch Matrix. Updated daily, this matrix categorizes security patches by platform/OS release, and by bulletin topic. Security Patch Check completely automates the process of reviewing the patch matrix for 11.XX systems. For information on the Security Patch Check tool, see: http://www.software.hp.com/cgi-bin/swdepot_parser.cgi/cgi/ displayProductInfo.pl?productNumber=B6834AA" The security patch matrix is also available via anonymous ftp: ftp.itrc.hp.com:~ftp/export/patches/hp-ux_patch_matrix On the "Support Information Digest Main" page: click on the "HP Security Bulletin Archive". E. To report new security vulnerabilities, send email to security-alert@hp.com Please encrypt any exploit information using the security-alert PGP key, available from your local key server, or by sending a message with a -subject- (not body) of 'get key' (no quotes) to security-alert@hp.com. Permission is granted for copying and circulating this Bulletin to Hewlett-Packard (HP) customers (or the Internet community) for the purpose of alerting them to problems, if and only if, the Bulletin is not edited or changed in any way, is attributed to HP, and provided such reproduction and/or distribution is performed for non-commercial purposes. Any other use of this information is prohibited. HP is not liable for any misuse of this information by any third party. ________________________________________________________________ -----End of Document ID: HPSBUX0111-175-------------------------------------- Document ID: HPSBUX0201-179 Date Loaded: 20020115 Title: Sec. Vulnerability with sendmail(1m) ----------------------------------------------------------------- HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY SECURITY BULLETIN #0179, Originally issued: 15 January 2002 ----------------------------------------------------------------- The information in the following Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible. Hewlett-Packard Company will not be liable for any consequences to any customer resulting from customer's failure to fully implement instructions in this Security Bulletin as soon as possible. ------------------------------------------------------------------ PROBLEM: In HP sendmail(1m) release 8.8.6, 8.9.3, and 8.11.1, under certain conditions an email queue warning message is returned with the Diagnostic-Code and incorrect information not intended to be seen without authorization. PLATFORM: HP 9000 Series 700/800 Servers running HP-UX 10.20, 11.00, and 11.11. DAMAGE: Information possibly revealed to unauthorized users. SOLUTION: Install the appropriate patch for HP-UX releases as described below: 10.20 PHNE_25183 11.00 PHNE_24419 11.00 sendmail 8.11.1 web release upgrade 11.11 PHNE_25184 11.11 sendmail 8.11.1 web release upgrade MANUAL ACTIONS: None AVAILABILITY: All patches are available now. ------------------------------------------------------------------ A. Background This affects sendmail(1m) 8.8.6 on HP-UX 10.20 and 11.00, sendmail(1m) 8.9.3 on HP-UX 10.20, 11.00 and 11.11, and sendmail(1m) 8.11.1 (webrelease) on HP-UX 11.00 and 11.11. An email queue warning is returned to the sender with a Diagnostic-Code including incorrect information. B. Recommended solution The problem can be fully rectified by application of one of these patches to the appropriate HP-UX release: 10.20 PHNE_25183 11.00 PHNE_24419 11.00 sendmail 8.11.1 web release upgrade 11.11 PHNE_25184 11.11 sendmail 8.11.1 web release upgrade These patches can be retrieved from the ITRC at www.itrc.hp.com and provide the sendmail(1m) 8.9.3 upgrade. The webrelease only, however, can be retrieved from: http://www.software.hp.com/cgi-bin/swdepot_parser.cgi/cgi/ displayProductInfo.pl?productNumber=SMAIL811 C. To subscribe to automatically receive future NEW HP Security Bulletins from the HP IT Resource Center via electronic mail, do the following: Use your browser to get to the HP IT Resource Center page at: http://itrc.hp.com Use the 'Login' tab at the left side of the screen to login using your ID and password. Use your existing login or the "Register" button at the left to create a login, in order to gain access to many areas of the ITRC. Remember to save the User ID assigned to you, and your password. In the left most frame select "Maintenance and Support". Under the "Notifications" section (near the bottom of the page), select "Support Information Digests". To -subscribe- to future HP Security Bulletins or other Technical Digests, click the check box (in the left column) for the appropriate digest and then click the "Update Subscriptions" button at the bottom of the page. or To -review- bulletins already released, select the link (in the middle column) "Search Technical Knowledge Database". To -gain access- to the Security Patch Matrix, or the "The Security Bulletins Archive" select the link for "The Security Bulletins Archive" (near the bottom of the page). Once in the archive the third link is to the current Security Patch Matrix. Updated daily, this matrix categorizes security patches by platform/OS release, and by bulletin topic. Security Patch Check completely automates the process of reviewing the patch matrix for 11.XX systems. For information on the Security Patch Check tool, see: http://www.software.hp.com/cgi-bin/swdepot_parser.cgi/cgi/ displayProductInfo.pl?productNumber=B6834AA" The security patch matrix is also available via anonymous ftp: ftp.itrc.hp.com:~ftp/export/patches/hp-ux_patch_matrix On the "Support Information Digest Main" page: click on the "HP Security Bulletin Archive". D. To report new security vulnerabilities, send email to security-alert@hp.com Please encrypt any exploit information using the security-alert PGP key, available from your local key server, or by sending a message with a -subject- (not body) of 'get key' (no quotes) to security-alert@hp.com. 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