-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN Document ID: c00786136 Version: 1 HPSBMA02158 SSRT061251 rev.1 - HP Version Control Agent, Remote Unauthorized Access and Possible Elevation of Privilege NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible. Release Date: 2006-10-02 Last Updated: 2006-10-10 Potential Security Impact: Remote unauthorized access and possible elevation of privilege Source: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Software Security Response Team VULNERABILITY SUMMARY A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP Version Control Agent. The vulnerability could be exploited by an authorized user to gain unauthorized access possibly leading to elevation of privilege. References: none SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed. HP Version Control Agent versions prior to version 2.1.5 running on Linux and Windows. BACKGROUND A potential vulnerability has been identified with HP Version Control Agent which could allow a user who is properly authenticated to the HP Version Control Agent to gain unauthorized access to the HP Version Control Repository Manager account on a remote system. RESOLUTION HP has provided HP Version Control Agent version 2.1.5 or subsequent to resolve this issue. HP Version Control Agent version 2.1.5 for Linux can be downloaded from http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/download/24428.html HP Version Control Agent version 2.1.5 for Windows can be downloaded from http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/download/24475.html HP Version Control Repository Manager (VCRM) can be configured to download updates automatically, including those listed above. PRODUCT SPECIFIC INFORMATION HISTORY Version:1 (rev.1) - 10 October 2006 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 (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/AwUBRSzASOAfOvwtKn1ZEQKjSgCg5O0qcO+W5Z+9kDJucxEKpEpPRaEAnit+ lFE2K5qPQDdbhTDHTn2HpS8E =CEDd -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----