__________________________________________________________ The U.S. Department of Energy Computer Incident Advisory Capability ___ __ __ _ ___ / | /_\ / \___ __|__ / \ \___ __________________________________________________________ INFORMATION BULLETIN HP-UX Mozilla Vulnerability [HPSBUX02122 SSRT061158] May 31, 2006 16:00 GMT Number Q-212 [REVISED 5 Mar 2007] ______________________________________________________________________________ PROBLEM: Potential security vulnerabilities have been identified with Mozilla running on HP-UX. PLATFORM: Mozilla versions prior to 1.7.13 running on HP-UX: B.11.00 B.11.11 B.11.23 Firefox prior to version 1.5.0.9 running on HP-UX B.11.11 and B.11.23 DAMAGE: These vulnerabilities could be exploited remotely to allow execution of arbitrary code of Denial of Service (DoS). SOLUTION: Upgrade to the appropriate version. ______________________________________________________________________________ VULNERABILITY The risk is MEDIUM. These vulnerabilities could be exploited ASSESSMENT: remotely to allow execution of arbitrary code of Denial of Service (DoS). ______________________________________________________________________________ LINKS: CIAC BULLETIN: http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/q-212.shtml ORIGINAL BULLETIN: Visit Hewlett-Packard Subscription Service for: HPSBUX02122 SSRT061158 rev. 1 ADDITIONAL LINK: Visit Hewlett-Packard Subscription Service for: HPSBUX02153 SSRT061181 rev. 3 _____________________________________________________________________________ REVISION HISTORY: 03/05/2007 - revised Q-212 to add a link to Hewlett-Packard HPSBUX02153 SSRT061181 rev. 3 for Firefox prior to version 1.5.0.9 running on HP-UX B.11.11 and B.11.23. [***** Start HPSBUX02122 SSRT061158 *****] Submitted Date: 5/30/06 Title: HPSBUX02122 SSRT061158 rev.1 - HP-UX Mozilla Remote Execution of Arbitrary Code, Denial of Service (DoS) Document ID: c00679472 Last Modified Date: 5/31/06 You may provide feedback on this document SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN Document ID: c00679472 Version: 1 HPSBUX02122 SSRT061158 rev.1 - HP-UX Mozilla Remote Execution of Arbitrary Code, Denial of Service (DoS) NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible. Release Date: 2006-05-30 Last Updated: 2006-05-30 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Potential Security Impact: Remote execution of arbitrary code, Denial of Service (DoS) Source: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Software Security Response Team VULNERABILITY SUMMARY Potential security vulnerabilities have been identified with Mozilla running on HP-UX. These vulnerabilities could be exploited remotely to allow execution of arbitrary code or Denial of Service (DoS). References: Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory (MFSA) 2006-27, MFSA 2006-25, MFSA 2006-24, MFSA 2006-22, MFSA 2006-21, MFSA 2006-19, MFSA 2006-18, MFSA 2006-17, MFSA 2006-16, MFSA 2006-15, MFSA 2006-14, MFSA 2006-13, MFSA 2006-12, MFSA 2006-11, MFSA 2006-10, MFSA 2006-09, MFSA 2006-05, MFSA 2006-03, MFSA 2006-01 SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed. Mozilla versions prior to 1.7.13 running on HP-UX B.11.00, B.11.11, and B.11.23. BACKGROUND For a PGP signed version of this security bulletin please write to: security-alert@hp.com The following potential security vulnerabilities have been addressed in Mozilla 1.7.13: MFSA 2006-27 Table Rebuilding Code Execution Vulnerability MFSA 2006-25 Privilege escalation through Print Preview MFSA 2006-24 Privilege escalation using crypto.generateCRMFRequest MFSA 2006-23 File stealing by changing input type MFSA 2006-22 CSS Letter-Spacing Heap Overflow Vulnerability MFSA 2006-21 JavaScript execution in mail when forwarding in-line MFSA 2006-19 Cross-site scripting using .valueOf.call() MFSA 2006-18 Mozilla Firefox Tag Order Vulnerability MFSA 2006-17 cross-site scripting through window.controllers MFSA 2006-16 Accessing XBL compilation scope via valueOf.call() MFSA 2006-15 Privilege escalation using a JavaScript function's cloned parent MFSA 2006-14 Privilege escalation via XBL.method.eval MFSA 2006-13 Downloading executables with "Save Image As..." MFSA 2006-12 Secure-site spoof (requires security warning dialog) MFSA 2006-11 Crashes with evidence of memory corruption (rv:1.8) MFSA 2006-10 JavaScript garbage-collection hazard audit MFSA 2006-09 Cross-site JavaScript injection using event handlers MFSA 2006-05 Localstore.rdf XML injection through XULDocument.persist() MFSA 2006-03 Long document title causes startup denial of Service MFSA 2006-01 JavaScript garbage-collection hazards For further information please refer to: http://www.mozilla.org/projects/security/known-vulnerabilities.html AFFECTED VERSIONS HP-UX B.11.00 HP-UX B.11.11 HP-UX B.11.23 ============= Mozilla.MOZ-COM action: install preliminary version of Mozilla 1.17.13 available from mozilla.org END AFFECTED VERSIONS RESOLUTION HP has made preliminary versions of Mozilla 1.7.13 available to resolve the issue. These preliminary versions have received minimal testing and are localized for English only. The preliminary versions are available for download from the following url: ftp://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/mozilla/releases/mozilla1.7.13/contrib/ mozilla1.7.13-hppa2.0w-hp-hpux11.00.depot.gz mozilla1.7.13-hppa2.0w-hp-hpux11.00.depot.readme mozilla1.7.13-ia64-hp-hpux11.22.depot.gz mozilla1.7.13-ia64-hp-hpux11.22.depot.readme This security bulletin will be revised when fully tested and localized versions of Mozilla 1.7.13 for HP-UX are available. MANUAL ACTION: Yes - Update install preliminary version of Mozilla 1.17.13 available from mozilla.org 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) - 30 May 2006 Initial release 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." ©Copyright 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 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