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INFORMATION BULLETIN
HP-UX envd Local Execution of Privileged Code
[HPSBUX02073 SSRT051012]
November 9, 2005 17:00 GMT Number Q-049
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PROBLEM: A vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX running the
envd(1M). The vulnerability could be exploited by a local
authorized user to execute arbitrary code and/or gain
unauthorized privileges.
PLATFORM: HP-UX B.11.00 and B.11.11
DAMAGE: A local authorized user could execute arbitrary code and/or
gain unauthorized privileges.
SOLUTION: Apply current patches.
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VULNERABILITY The risk is MEDIUM. Privilege escalation.
ASSESSMENT:
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LINKS:
CIAC BULLETIN: http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/q-049.shtml
ORIGINAL BULLETIN: http://www2.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=c00547561
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Submitted Date: 11/8/05
Title: HPSBUX02073 SSRT051012 - HP-UX envd Local Execution of Privileged Code
Document ID: c00547561
Last Modified Date: 11/9/05
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Document ID: c00547561
Version: 1
HPSBUX02073 SSRT051012 - HP-UX envd Local Execution of Privileged Code
NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as
possible.
Release Date: 2005-11-08
Last Updated: 2005-11-08
Potential Security Impact: Local execution of privileged code.
Source: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Software Security Response Team
VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
A potential vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX running the envd(1M). The
vulnerability could be exploited by a local authorized user to execute arbitrary
code and/or gain unauthorized privileges.
References: none
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP-UX B.11.00 and B.11.11.
BACKGROUND
For a PGP signed version of this security bulletin please write to: security-alert@hp.com
To determine if a system has an affected version,
search the output of "swlist -a revision -l fileset"
for one of the filesets listed below. For affected systems
verify that the recommended action has been taken.
AFFECTED VERSIONS
HP-UX B.11.00
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OS-Core.UX-CORE
action: install PHCO_33989 or subsequent
HP-UX B.11.11
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OS-Core.UX-CORE
action: install PHCO_33967 or subsequent
END AFFECTED VERSIONS
RESOLUTION
HP has made the following patches available to resolve this issue.
The patches are downloadable from: http://itrc.hp.com
HP-UX B.11.00 PHCO_33989 or subsequent
HP-UX B.11.11 PHCO_33967 or subsequent
MANUAL ACTIONS: No
PRODUCT SPECIFIC INFORMATION
HP-UX Security Patch Check: Security Patch Check revision B.02.00 analyzes all
HP-issued Security Bulletins to provide a subset of recommended actions that
potentially affect a specific HP-UX system. For more information: http://www.software.hp.com/cgi-bin/swdepot_parser.cgi/cgi/displayProductInfo.
pl?productNumber=B6834AA
UPDATE HISTORY
Initial release: 08 November 2005
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CIAC wishes to acknowledge the contributions of Hewlett Packard for the
information contained in this bulletin.
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