===================================================================== CERT-Renater Note d'Information No. 2004/VULN466 _____________________________________________________________________ DATE : 03/11/2004 HARDWARE PLATFORM(S) : / OPERATING SYSTEM(S) : Unix Systems running OpenView Operations. ====================================================================== HP SECURITY BULLETIN HPSBMA01092 REVISION: 0 SSRT4847 rev.0 HP OpenView Operations (OVO) remote unauthorized privilege elevation NOTICE: There are no restrictions for distribution of this Bulletin provided that it remains complete and intact. The information in this Security bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible. INITIAL RELEASE: 01 November 2004 POTENTIAL SECURITY IMPACT: remote unauthorized privilege elevation SOURCE: HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY HP Software Security Response Team REFERENCES: None VULNERABILITY SUMMARY: A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP OpenView Operations which could allow an OVO operator to gain unauthorized elevated privileges on remote systems that are managed by OVO. SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed. OpenView Operations version 8.0 for HP-UX OpenView Operations version 8.0 for Solaris OpenView Operations version 7.x for HP-UX OpenView Operations version 7.x for Solaris OpenView VantagePoint version 6.x for HP-UX OpenView VantagePoint version 6.x for Solaris BACKGROUND: OpenView Operations offers functionality allowing operators to execute actions on remotely managed systems to investigate and resolve issues reported by OVO. There is a potential vulnerability which could allow unauthorized access to actions which have not been configured for the operator's use. AFFECTED VERSIONS Note: To determine if an HP-UX system has an affected version, search the output of "swlist -a revision -l fileset" for an affected fileset. Then determine if the recommended patch or update is installed. HP-UX B.11.11 HP-UX B.11.00 ============= OVOPC-OVW.OVOPC-OVW-MGR,fr=A.08.00 action: install PHSS_32176 or subsequent HP-UX B.11.11 HP-UX B.11.00 ============= OVOPC-OVW.OVOPC-OVW-MGR,fr=A.07.10 action: install PHSS_31933 or subsequent HP-UX B.11.00 ============= OVOPC-OVW.OVOPC-OVW-MGR,fr=A.06.00 action: install PHSS_32175 or subsequent For Solaris OVO 8.0 SunOS 5.7 SunOS 5.8 SunOS 5.9 ========= action: install ITOSOL_00369 or subsequent For Solaris OVO 7.x SunOS 5.7 SunOS 5.8 SunOS 5.9 ========= action: install ITOSOL_00352 or subsequent For Solaris OVO 6.x SunOS 5.7 SunOS 5.8 SunOS 5.9 ========= action: install ITOSOL_00368 or subsequent END AFFECTED VERSIONS RESOLUTION: HP has made the following patches available to resolve this issue: PHSS_32176 OpenView Operations version 8.0 for HP-UX ITOSOL_00369 OpenView Operations version 8.0 for Solaris PHSS_31933 OpenView Operations version 7.x for HP-UX ITOSOL_00352 OpenView Operations version 7.x for Solaris PHSS_32175 OpenView VantagePoint version 6.x for HP-UX ITOSOL_00368 OpenView VantagePoint version 6.x for Solaris MANUAL ACTIONS: No BULLETIN REVISION HISTORY: Revision 0 - 1 November 2004 Initial release * The software product category that this Security Bulletin relates to is represented by the 5th and 6th characters of the Bulletin number: GN=General, MA=Management Agents, MI=Misc. 3rd party, MP=HP-MPE/iX, NS=HP NonStop Servers, OV=HP OpenVMS, PI=HP Printing & Imaging, ST=HP Storage, TU=HP Tru64 UNIX, TL=Trusted Linux, UX=HP-UX, VV=Virtual Vault SUPPORT: For further information, contact HP Services support channel. 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The Security Patch Check tool can also verify that a Security Bulletin RESOLUTION has been implemented on HP-UX 11.XX Versions provided that no MANUAL ACTIONS were included. The Security Patch Check tool cannot verify patches implemented via product upgrade. For information on the Security Patch Check tool, see: http://www.software.hp.com/cgi-bin/swdepot_parser.cgi/cgi/ displayProductInfo.pl?productNumber=B6834AA 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. To obtain the security-alert PGP key please send an e-mail message to security-alert@hp.com with the Subject of 'get key' (no quotes). 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." (c)Copyright 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 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