HPSBUX02638 SSRT100339 rev.1 - HP-UX Running OpenSSL, Remote Execution of Arbitrary
Code, Denial of Service (DoS), Authentication Bypass
NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as
possible.
Release Date: 2011-03-02
Last Updated: 2011-03-01
Potential Security Impact: Remote execution of arbitrary code, Denial of Service
(DoS), authentication bypass
Source: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Software Security Response Team
VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX OpenSSL. This
vulnerability could be exploited remotely to execute arbitrary code or create a
Denial of Service (DoS) or an authentication bypass.
References: CVE-2010-3864, CVE-2010-4180, CVE-2010-4252
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23, B.11.31 running OpenSSL before vA.00.09.08q.
BACKGROUND
For a PGP signed version of this security bulletin please write to:
security-alert@hp.com
CVSS 2.0 Base Metrics
Reference
Base Vector
Base Score
CVE-2010-3864
(AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
7.6
CVE-2010-4180
(AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)
4.3
CVE-2010-4252
(AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
7.5
Information on CVSS is documented in HP Customer Notice: HPSN-2008-002
RESOLUTION
HP has provided upgrades to resolve this vulnerability.
The upgrades are available from the following location.
http://software.hp.com
HP-UX Release
Depot Name
B.11.11 PA (32 and 64)
OpenSSL_A.00.09.08q.001_HP-UX_B.11.11_32_64.depot
B.11.23 (PA and IA)
OpenSSL_A.00.09.08q.002_HP-UX_B.11.23_IA_PA.depot
B.11.31 (PA and IA)
OpenSSL_A.00.09.08q.003_HP-UX_B.11.31_IA_PA.depot
MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes - Update
Install OpenSSL A.00.09.08q or subsequent
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 Security Bulletins issued by HP
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
The following text is for use by the HP-UX Software Assistant.
AFFECTED VERSIONS
HP-UX B.11.11
==================
openssl.OPENSSL-CER
openssl.OPENSSL-CONF
openssl.OPENSSL-DOC
openssl.OPENSSL-INC
openssl.OPENSSL-LIB
openssl.OPENSSL-MAN
openssl.OPENSSL-MIS
openssl.OPENSSL-PRNG
openssl.OPENSSL-PVT
openssl.OPENSSL-RUN
openssl.OPENSSL-SRC
action: install revision A.00.09.08q.001 or subsequent
HP-UX B.11.23
==================
openssl.OPENSSL-CER
openssl.OPENSSL-CONF
openssl.OPENSSL-DOC
openssl.OPENSSL-INC
openssl.OPENSSL-LIB
openssl.OPENSSL-MAN
openssl.OPENSSL-MIS
openssl.OPENSSL-PRNG
openssl.OPENSSL-PVT
openssl.OPENSSL-RUN
openssl.OPENSSL-SRC
action: install revision A.00.09.08q.002 or subsequent
HP-UX B.11.31
==================
openssl.OPENSSL-CER
openssl.OPENSSL-CONF
openssl.OPENSSL-DOC
openssl.OPENSSL-INC
openssl.OPENSSL-LIB
openssl.OPENSSL-MAN
openssl.OPENSSL-MIS
openssl.OPENSSL-PRNG
openssl.OPENSSL-PVT
openssl.OPENSSL-RUN
openssl.OPENSSL-SRC
action: install revision A.00.09.08q.003 or subsequent
END AFFECTED VERSIONS
HISTORY
Version:1 (rev.1) 1 March 2011 Initial release
Third Party Security Patches: Third party security patches that are to be installed
on systems running HP software products should be applied in accordance with the
customer's patch management policy.
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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 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
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UX = HP-UX
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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
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