__________________________________________________________ The U.S. Department of Energy Computer Incident Advisory Capability ___ __ __ _ ___ / | /_\ / \___ __|__ / \ \___ __________________________________________________________ INFORMATION BULLETIN HP Web-enabled Management Software Vulnerability [HP Security Bulletin HPSBMA01116 / SSRT5893] February 16, 2005 17:00 GMT Number P-141 [REVISED 28 Apr 2005] ______________________________________________________________________________ PROBLEM: A vulnerability has been found in the HP HTTP Server component of the HP Web-enabled management Software. PLATFORM: Compaq/HP HTTP Server (Version 5.0 through Version 5.95) Compaq/HP HTTP Server is a component of HP Web Based Management Products for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, and Linux. DAMAGE: A potential remotely exploitable buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the HP HTTP Server component of the HP Web-enabled Management Software. SOLUTION: Apply the available upgrades. ______________________________________________________________________________ VULNERABILITY The risk is HIGH. Exploiting this vulnerability could result in ASSESSMENT: a denial of service or in remote execution of privileged code. ______________________________________________________________________________ LINKS: CIAC BULLETIN: http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-141.shtml ORIGINAL BULLETIN: Visit Hewlett Packard Subscription Service for: HPSBMA01116 rev 1 / SSRT5893 rev 1 ______________________________________________________________________________ REVISION HISTORY: 04/28/2005 - updated bulletin to reflect HP's revisions that adds Compaq HTTP Server as an impacted version. [***** Start HP Security Advisory HPSBMA01116 / SSRT5893 *****] HP SECURITY BULLETIN -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HPSBMA01116 REVISION: 1 SSRT5893 rev.1 - HP Web-enabled Management Software Remote Buffer Overflow -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTICE: There are no restrictions for distribution of this Security Bulletin provided that it remains complete and intact. The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible. INITIAL RELEASE: 27 April 2005 POTENTIAL SECURITY IMPACT: Remote unauthorized user may create Denial of Service (DoS), and execute privileged code SOURCE: Hewlett-Packard Company HP Software Security Response Team VULNERABILITY SUMMARY: A potential remotely exploitable buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the HP HTTP Server component of the HP Web-enabled Management Software. The potential vulnerability could result in a denial of service condition or in the execution of privileged code. REFERENCES: None SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed. Compaq/HP HTTP Server (Version 4.0 through Version 5.95) Compaq/HP HTTP Server is a component of HP Web Based Management Products for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, and Linux. BACKGROUND: For a signed version of this security bulletin please write to security-alert@hp.com To ensure that HP Web-enabled Management Software has the most current enhancements and patches, upgrade to the latest versions as they become available. For additional information, refer to the ProLiant server management web site at the following URL www.hp.com/servers/manage RESOLUTION: Compaq/HP HTTP Server versions 4.0 through 4.99 - HP recommends that customers install the System Management Homepage Version 2.0 or later (available as part of the HP ProLiant Support Pack v7.20). Windows NT 4.0 - HP recommends that customers upgrade to the latest available Windows Agents (if not already installed) and follow the recommendations for upgrading Compaq/HP HTTP versions 5.0 through 5.95 as described below, using Softpaq SP30103 The latest Windows NT 4.0 agents may be installed from the Windows NT 4.0 PSP downloaded from http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/download/20102.html Compaq/HP HTTP Server versions 5.0 through 5.95 installations - HP recommends that customers upgrade to HP HTTP Server Version 5.96 (or later) OR to the System Management Homepage Version 2.0 (or later). *An alternative, for Compaq/HP HTTP Server Version 5.0 through 5.95 installations - update by applying Management Software Security Patch for Windows Version 5.96 (or later) and downloadable as SoftPaq SP30103. The latest Security Patch SoftPaq is available for download from the following URL: http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/download/22728.html Note: The System Management Homepage version 2.0 for Windows and Linux available in SmartStart version 7.20 and later can be used for resolution. BULLETIN REVISION HISTORY: Revision 0 - 14 February 2005 - Initial release Revision 1 - 27 April 2005 - Updated impacted versions to include V4.0 - Updated resolution section with additional V4.0 info and new Softpaq SP30103 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. To obtain the security-alert PGP key please send an e-mail message to security-alert@hp.com with the Subject of 'get key' (no quotes). SUBSCRIBE: To initiate a subscription to receive future HP Security Bulletins via Email: http://h30046.www3.hp.com/driverAlertProfile.php?regioncode=NA&langcode=USENG&j umpid=in_SC-GEN__driverITRC&topiccode=ITRC On the web page: ITRC security bulletins and patch sign-up Under Step1: your IRTC security bulletins and patches - check ALL categories for which alerts are required and continue. Under Step2: your IRTC operating systems - verify your operating system selections are checked and save. To update an existing subscription: http://h30046.www3.hp.com/subSignIn.php Log in on the web page Subscriber's choice for Business: sign-in. On the Web page: Subscriber's Choice: your profile summary - use Edit Profile to update appropriate sections. To review previously published Security Bulletins visit: http://itrc.hp.com/cki/bin/doc.pl/screen=ckiSecurityBulletin * The Software Product Category that this Security Bulletin relates to is represented by the 5th and 6th characters of the Bulletin number: 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." ©Copyright 2005 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. [***** End HP Security Advisory HPSBMA01116 / SSRT5893 *****] _______________________________________________________________________________ CIAC wishes to acknowledge the contributions of Hewlett-Packard Company for the information contained in this bulletin. _______________________________________________________________________________ CIAC, the Computer Incident Advisory Capability, is the computer security incident response team for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the emergency backup response team for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). CIAC is located at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, California. CIAC is also a founding member of FIRST, the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams, a global organization established to foster cooperation and coordination among computer security teams worldwide. CIAC services are available to DOE, DOE contractors, and the NIH. 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