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(HP Issues Fix) Common Desktop Environment (CDE) DtSvc Library Buffer Overflow May Let Local Users Obtain Root Privileges
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Date: Jan 17 2002
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Impact: Execution of arbitrary code via local system, Root access via local system, User access via local system
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Fix Available: Yes
Vendor Confirmed: Yes
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Description: IBM reported a buffer oveflow vulnerability in CDE DtSvc library for IBM's AIX operating system. A local user can execute arbitrary code and gain elevated privileges on the host, potentially including root level privileges.
It is reported that a buffer overflow vulnerability has been found in the Common Desktop Environment (CDE) libDtSvc.a library. The
vulnerability can be triggered when a local user passes a specially coded string to any of the "dt" commands (e.g., dtprintinfo,
dtterm) using the "-session" option.
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Impact: A local user can execute arbitrary code with root level privileges, gaining root level access on the host.
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Solution: The vendor has released patches for 10.10, 10.20, 11.00, 11.11. Some of the patches have dependencies on other patches, and this
is documented in the patch text.
For 10.24 and 11.04 install dtspcd using the procedure described in the Source Message. HP
will issue an updated advisory when patches are available for 10.24 and 11.04.
See the Source Message for the vendor's advisory
containing directions on how to apply the appropriate fix.
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Vendor URL: www.ibm.com/ (Links to External Site)
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Cause: Boundary error
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Underlying OS: UNIX (HP/UX)
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Underlying OS Comments: IBM AIX 4.3 and 5.1; other UNIX operating systems may be affected
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Reported By: support_feedback@us-support.external.hp.com (IT Resource Center )
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Message History:
This archive entry is a follow-up to the message listed below.
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Source Message Contents
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Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 13:10:10 -0800 (PST)
From: support_feedback@us-support.external.hp.com (IT Resource Center )
Subject: HP-UX security bulletins digest
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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.
To update your subscriptions, use your browser to access the
IT Resource Center on the World Wide Web at:
http://www.itresourcecenter.hp.com/
Under the Maintenance and Support Menu, click on the "more..." link.
Then use the 'login' link at the left side of the screen to login
using your IT Resource Center User ID and Password.
Under the notifications section (near the bottom of the page), select
Support Information Digests.
To subscribe or unsubscribe to a specific security bulletin digest,
select or unselect the checkbox beside it. Then click the
"Update Subscriptions" button at the bottom of the page.
o IT Resource Center World Wide Web Service
---------------------------------------------------
If you subscribed through the IT Resource Center and would
like to be REMOVED from this mailing list, access the
IT Resource Center on the World Wide Web at:
http://www.itresourcecenter.hp.com/
Login using your IT Resource Center User ID and Password.
Then select Support Information Digests (located under
Maintenance and Support). You may then unsubscribe from the
appropriate digest.
===============================================================================
Digest Name: daily HP-UX security bulletins digest
Created: Thu Jan 17 12:03:02 PST 2002
Table of Contents:
Document ID Title
--------------- -----------
HPSBUX0111-175 Sec. Vulnerability in dtspcd (rev. 1)
HPSBUX0201-179 Sec. Vulnerability with sendmail(1m)
The documents are listed below.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Document ID: HPSBUX0111-175
Date Loaded: 20020116
Title: Sec. 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 <dtspcd.xx.yy>
========================================================================
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.
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: HPSBUX0201-179--------------------------------------
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