__________________________________________________________ The U.S. Department of Energy Computer Incident Advisory Capability ___ __ __ _ ___ / | /_\ / \___ __|__ / \ \___ __________________________________________________________ INFORMATION BULLETIN HP OpenView Performance Manager (OVPM) Vulnerability [HPSBMA02236 SSRT061260 rev. 1] August 30, 2007 17:00 GMT Number R-337 ______________________________________________________________________________ PROBLEM: A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP OpenView Performance Manager (OVPM) running Shared Trace Service on HP-UX, Solaris, and Windows. PLATFORM: HP OpenView Performance Manager (OVPM) 5.x and 6.x running on HP-UX PA-RISC and IPF (B.11.11,B.11.23), Solaris (5.7, 5.8, 5.9), Windows (2000, 2003 and Windows XP) DAMAGE: Could be remotely exploited to execute arbitrary code. SOLUTION: Upgrade to the appropriate version. ______________________________________________________________________________ VULNERABILITY The risk is MEDIUM. Could be remotely exploited to execute ASSESSMENT: arbitrary code. ______________________________________________________________________________ LINKS: CIAC BULLETIN: http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/r-337.shtml ORIGINAL BULLETIN: Visit Hewlett-Packard Subscription Service for: HPSBMA02236 SSRT061260 rev. 1 ______________________________________________________________________________ [***** Start HPSBMA02236 SSRT061260 rev. 1 *****] SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN Document ID: c01109171 Version: 1 HPSBMA02236 SSRT061260 rev.1 - HP OpenView Performance Manager (OVPM) Running Shared Trace Service on HP-UX, Solaris, and Windows, Remote Arbitrary Code Execution NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible. Release Date: 2007-08-07 Last Updated: 2007-08-07 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Potential Security Impact: Remote arbitrary code execution Source: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Software Security Response Team VULNERABILITY SUMMARY A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP OpenView Performance Manager (OVPM) running Shared Trace Service on HP-UX, Solaris, and Windows. The vulnerability could be remotely exploited to execute arbitrary code. References: None SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed. HP OpenView Performance Manager (OVPM) 5.x and 6.x running on HP-UX PA-RISC and IPF (B.11.11,B.11.23), Solaris (5.7, 5.8, 5.9), Windows (2000, 2003 and Windows XP). BACKGROUND For a PGP signed version of this security bulletin please write to: security-alert@hp.com The Hewlett-Packard Company thanks Cody Pierce of TippingPoint DV Labs (dvlabs.tippingpoint.com) for reporting this vulnerability to security-alert@hp.com. The Hewlett-Packard Company thanks an anonymous researcher working with the iDefense VCP for reporting this vulnerability to security-alert@hp.com. 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. AFFECTED VERSIONS HP-UX B.11.23 (IA) ============= HPOvLcore.HPOVXPL action: install revision 3.10.040 or subsequent URL: http://openview.hp.com/ecare/getsupportdoc?docid=QXCR1000390205 HP-UX B.11.23 (PA) HP-UX B.11.11 HP-UX B.11.00 ============= HPOvLcore.HPOVXPL action: install revision 3.10.040 or subsequent URL: http://openview.hp.com/ecare/getsupportdoc?docid=QXCR1000390205 END AFFECTED VERSIONS RESOLUTION HP has provided a hotfix to resolve this vulnerability. Please contact HP Support and request the hotfix for QXCR1000390205: http://openview.hp.com/ecare/getsupportdoc?docid=QXCR1000390205 MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes - NonUpdate Install the hotfix PRODUCT SPECIFIC INFORMATION HP-UX Software Assistant: HP-UX Software Assistant is an enhanced application that replaces HP-UX Security Patch Check. It analyzes all HP-issued Security Bulletins and lists recommended actions that may apply to a specific HP-UX system. It can also download patches and create a depot automatically. For more information see: https://www.hp.com/go/swa HISTORY Version: 1 (rev.1) - 7 August 2007 Initial release Third Party Security Patches: Third party security patches which are to be installed on systems running HP software products should be applied in accordance with the customer's patch management policy. Support: For further information, contact normal HP Services support channel. 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. 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To review previously published Security Bulletins visit: http://www.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/secBullArchive.do * The Software Product Category that this Security Bulletin relates to is represented by the 5th and 6th characters of the Bulletin number in the title: 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 VirtualVault 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." 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