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Category:   Application (Web Browser)  >   Mozilla Browser Vendors:   Mozilla.org
(HP Issues Fix for HP/UX) Mozilla Buffer Overflow in Processing NNTP URLs Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
SecurityTracker Alert ID:  1013770
SecurityTracker URL:  http://securitytracker.com/id/1013770
CVE Reference:   CAN-2004-1316   (Links to External Site)
Date:  Apr 20 2005
Impact:   Execution of arbitrary code via network, User access via network
Fix Available:  Yes  Vendor Confirmed:  Yes  
Version(s): 1.7.3
Description:   A heap overflow vulnerability was reported in Mozilla in the processing of NNTP URLs. A remote user can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Maurycy Prodeus of iSEC Security Research reported that a remote user can create a specially crafted 'news://' URL that, when loaded by the target user, will trigger a buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target user's system. The code will run with the privileges of the target user.

The flaw resides in the *MSG_UnEscapeSearchUrl() function in 'nsNNTPProtocol.cpp'.

The original advisory is available at:

http://isec.pl/vulnerabilities/isec-0020-mozilla.txt

Impact:   A remote user can create a URL that, when loaded by the target user, will execute arbitrary code on the target user's system with the privileges of the target user.
Solution:   HP has issued a fixed version (1.7.3.02), available at:

http://www.hp.com/go/mozilla

Mozilla 1.7.3.02 for HP PA-RISC 11.0, 11i v1 (11.11) and 11i v2 (11.23)
Mozilla 1.7.3.02 for HP Integrity 11.22 (11i v1.6) and HP-UX 11.23 (11i v2)

Cause:   Boundary error
Underlying OS:   UNIX (HP/UX)

Message History:   This archive entry is a follow-up to the message listed below.
Dec 30 2004 Mozilla Buffer Overflow in Processing NNTP URLs Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code



 Source Message Contents

Date:  Wed, 20 Apr 2005 03:20:43 -0400
Subject:  [none]


HP SECURITY BULLETIN

HPSBUX01133     REVISION: 0

SSRT5940 rev.0 - HP-UX Mozilla remote, unauthorized user may execute privileged code

NOTICE:  
	

There are no restrictions for distribution of this Security Bulletin provided that it 
remains complete and intact.
	

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

19 April 2005 

POTENTIAL SECURITY IMPACT:   	

remote execution of privileged code
SOURCE:   	

Hewlett-Packard Company
HP Software Security Response Team
VULNERABILITY SUMMARY:
A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX running Mozilla, 
where a heap overflow could be exploited to allow a remote, unauthorized user to 
execute privileged code.
REFERENCES:   	

CAN-2005-0399, CAN-2005-0401, CAN-2005-0989, CAN-2004-1316
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*:  ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP-UX  B.11.00, B.11.11, B.11.22, B.11.23 running Mozilla versions prior to 1.7.3.02.
BACKGROUND:
For a signed version of this security bulletin please write to
security-alert@hp.com.

     AFFECTED VERSIONS

     Note: To determine if a 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.11.00
     HP-UX B.11.11
     HP-UX B.11.22
     HP-UX B.11.23
     =============
     Mozilla.MOZ-COM
     action: install revision 1.7.3.02 or subsequent

     END AFFECTED VERSIONS
RESOLUTION:
HP has made the following available to resolve the issue.
These updates are available on http://www.hp.com/go/mozilla:

Mozilla 1.7.3.02 for HP PA-RISC 11.0, 11i v1 (11.11) and 11i v2 (11.23)
Mozilla 1.7.3.02 for HP Integrity 11.22 (11i v1.6) and HP-UX 11.23 (11i v2)
MANUAL ACTIONS:  Yes - Update
Install Mozilla version 1.7.3.02 or subsequent.
BULLETIN REVISION HISTORY:
Revision 0:  19 April 2005
  Initial release


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potentially affect a specific HP-UX system.

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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:
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 Virtual 
Vault

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."


©Copyright 2005 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 nor 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 
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