-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN Document ID: c00619550 Version: 2 HPSBUX02103 SSRT5953 rev.2 - HP-UX passwd(1) Local Denial of Service (DoS) NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible. Release Date: 2006-03-26 Last Updated: 2006-03-26 Potential Security Impact: Local Denial of Service (DoS) Source: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Software Security Response Team VULNERABILITY SUMMARY A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX running /sbin/passwd which could be locally exploited to create a Denial of Service (DoS). References: none SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed. HP-UX B.11.00, B.11.11, B.11.23. BACKGROUND The /sbin/passwd command does not recover gracefully from some error conditions. AFFECTED VERSIONS HP-UX B.11.00 =============== OS-Core.UX-CORE action: install PHCO_33219 or subsequent HP_UX B.11.11 =============== OS-Core.UX-CORE action: install PHCO_33214, PHCO_33215 or subsequent HP-UX B.11.23 =============== OS-Core.UX2-CORE action: install PHCO_32149, PHCO_32926 or subsequent END AFFECTED VERSIONS RESOLUTION HP is making the following patches available to resolve this issue. The patches are available for download from http://itrc.hp.com B.11.00 - PHCO_33219 - /sbin/passwd cumulative patch B.11.11 - PHCO_33214 - passwd(1) cumulative patch B.11.11 - PHCO_33215 - libpam_unix cumulative patch B.11.23 - PHCO_32149 - passwd(1) cumulative patch B.11.23 - PHCO_32926 - libpam_unix 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://software.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.do? productNumber=B6834AA HISTORY: Version:1 (rev.1) - 14 March 2006 Initial Release Version:2 (rev.2) - 24 March 2006 reformatted 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 (at) hp (dot) com. [email concealed] 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 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." (c)Copyright 2006 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 respective owners. -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGP 8.1 iQA/AwUBRCwAiuAfOvwtKn1ZEQKJIwCgklbGs/JGbx2ypFn7RcKfo0Dv9L8Anjka SqoraNOiVownmpP0qjR7E7Zj =aNfU -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----