__________________________________________________________ The U.S. Department of Energy Computer Incident Advisory Capability ___ __ __ _ ___ / | /_\ / \___ __|__ / \ \___ __________________________________________________________ INFORMATION BULLETIN HP-UX Running the Ignite-UX or the DynRootDisk (DRD) get_system_info Command [HPSBUX02249 SSRT071442 rev. 1] August 27, 2007 19:00 GMT Number R-331 [REVISED 24 Spet 2007] ______________________________________________________________________________ PROBLEM: A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HP-UX running the Ignite-UX or the DynRootDisk (DRD) get_system_info command. PLATFORM: HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23, B.11.31 running the Ignite-UX vC.7.0, vC.7.1, vC.7.2, vC.7.3 or the DynRootDisk (DRD) vA.1.0.16.417, vA.1.0.18.245, vA.1.1.0.344, vA.2.0.0.592 get_system_info command DAMAGE: Local unqualified configuration change. SOLUTION: Upgrade to the appropriate version. ______________________________________________________________________________ VULNERABILITY The risk is LOW. Local unqualified configuration change. ASSESSMENT: ______________________________________________________________________________ LINKS: CIAC BULLETIN: http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/r-331.shtml ORIGINAL BULLETIN: Visit Hewlett-Packard Subscription Service for: HPSBUX02249 SSRT071442 rev. 1 ______________________________________________________________________________ REVISION HISTORY: 09/24/2007 - revised R-331 to reflect changes Hewlett-Packard has made in HPSBUX02249 SSRT071442 were they added a new script and corrected revision numbers. [***** Start HPSBUX02249 SSRT071442 rev. 1 *****] SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN Document ID: c01118367 Version: 2 HPSBUX02249 SSRT071442 rev.2 HP-UX Running the Ignite-UX or the DynRootDisk (DRD) get_system_info Command, Local Unqualified Configuration Change NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible. Release Date: 2007-08-20 Last Updated: 2007-09-12 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Potential Security Impact: Local unqualified configuration change Source: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Software Security Response Team VULNERABILITY SUMMARY A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HP-UX running the Ignite-UX or the DynRootDisk (DRD) get_system_info command. The vulnerable command can change system networking parameters without notification. References: none SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed. HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23, B.11.31 running the Ignite-UX vC.7.0, vC.7.1, vC.7.2, vC.7.3 or the DynRootDisk (DRD) vA.1.0.16.417, vA.1.0.18.245, vA.1.1.0.344, vA.2.0.0.592 get_system_info command. BACKGROUND For a PGP signed version of this security bulletin please write to: security-alert@hp.com The get_system_info command is executed by the following commands: make_net_recovery make_tape_recovery save_config drd To determine if an HP-UX system has an affected version, search the output of "swlist -a revision -l fileset" for one of the filesets listed below. For affected systems verify that the recommended action has been taken. AFFECTED VERSIONS HP-UX B.11.11 HP-UX B.11.23 HP-UX B.11.31 ============= Ignite-UX.MGMT-TOOLS,revision=C.7.0.212 ->Ignite-UX.MGMT-TOOLS,revision=C.7.1.93 ->Ignite-UX.MGMT-TOOLS,revision=C.7.2.94 Ignite-UX.MGMT-TOOLS,revision=C.7.3.144 action: use the script from the Resolution to work around the vulnerability HP-UX B.11.23 HP-UX B.11.31 ============= DRD.DRD-RUN,revision=A.1.0.16.417 DRD.DRD-RUN,revision=A.1.0.18.245 DRD.DRD-RUN,revision=A.1.1.0.344 DRD.DRD-RUN,revision=A.2.0.0.592 action: use the script from the Resolution to work around the vulnerability END AFFECTED VERSIONS RESOLUTION Until an update is available, HP has made the following procedure available to resolve the issue. ->Note: The script has changed. The script recommended in rev. 1 of this Security Bulletin did not correctly check the HP Ignite-UX revision number. The original script would only install itself on HP ignite-UX revision C.7.3.144. The new script documented below will work properly on all vulnerable revisions of HP Ignite-UX. Either the old or new script will work correctly with DynRootDisk. ->The procedure below moves the get_system_info program to another directory and replaces it with a script. The script temporarily disables the autopush program, runs the original get-system_info, and then enables autopush. By running the original get_system_info program with autopush disabled the vulnerability is avoided. More details are documented in the script. 1. Download the script "get_system_info.wrapper" from the following ftp site: ftp://ss071442:ss071442@hprc.external.hp.com/ 2 .Verify the cksum or md5 sum: ->cksum: 2284708550 5344 get_system_info.wrapper ->MD5 (get_system_info.wrapper) = 6ed1dfc6508e2cb45f8624a8ed31611f ->The new script contains this line: # @(#) $Date: 2007-09-11 10:30:49 -0600 (Tue, 11 Sep 2007) $ $Revision: 71524 $ 3. As root, copy the script into a secure directory. 4. As root, run the script. The script will display the files it is replacing. For example: #$secure_directory/get_system_info_wrapper Replacing /opt/ignite/lbin/get_system_info with $secure_directory/get_system_info.wrapper Replacing /opt/drd/lbin/get_system_info with $secure_directory/get_system_info.wrapper where $secure_directory is the path to the secure directory containing the script. 5. The script must be executed whenever a vulnerable version of the fileset Ignite-UX.MGMT-TOOLS or the fileset DRD.DRD-RUN is reinstalled. MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes - NonUpdate Use script in Resolution section to work around the vulnerability 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 HP-issued Security Bulletins 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 HISTORY Version: 1 (rev.1) - 20 August 2007 Initial release Version: 2 (rev.2) - 12 September 2007 new script, corrected revision numbers 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@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." 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