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HP-UX Secure Shell Remote DoS
HPSBUX02090 SSRT051058 rev.2 - HP-UX Secure Shell Remote Denial of Service (DoS)
HPSBUX02090 SSRT051058 rev.2 - HP-UX Secure Shell Remote Denial of Service (DoS)



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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c00589050
Version: 2

HPSBUX02090 SSRT051058 rev.2 - HP-UX Secure Shell Remote Denial of Service (DoS)

NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible.

Release Date: 2006-06-05
Last Updated: 2006-06-05

Potential Security Impact: Remote Denial of Service (DoS).

Source: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Software Security Response Team

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX running Secure Shell. 
The vulnerability could be remotely exploited to allow a remote unauthorized user to 
create a Denial of Service (DoS).

References: CVE-2005-2096, CAN-2005-2798

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
 -> HP-UX B.11.00, B.11.04, B.11.11, B.11.23.

BACKGROUND

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.11.00
HP-UX B.11.11
==========
Secure_Shell.SECURE_SHELL
action: install revision A.04.20.004 or subsequent

HP-UX B.11.04
============ -> VaultTS.VV-OPENSSH,fr=A.04.70
 -> action: install PHSS_34566 or subsequent
 -> VaultTS.VV-OPENSSH,fr=A.04.60
 -> action: install PHSS_34567 or subsequent

HP-UX B.11.23
==========Secure_Shell.SECURE_SHELL
action: install revision A.04.20.005 or subsequent

END AFFECTED VERSIONS


RESOLUTION

HP is providing the following HP-UX Secure Shell (T1471AA) updates to 
resolve this potential vulnerability. These updates can be downloaded 
rom http://software.hp.com 

HP-UX B.11.00 - HP-UX Secure Shell A.04.20.004
 -> HP-UX B.11.04 - PHSS_34566 or PHSS_34567
HP-UX B.11.11 - HP-UX Secure Shell A.04.20.004
HP-UX B.11.23 - HP-UX Secure Shell A.04.20.005

The HP-UX Secure Shell A.04.20.004 and A.04.20.005 are based 
on OpenSSH 4.2p1, including the following libraries: zlib1.2.3, 
OpenSSL v0.9.7i and TCP Wrappers v7.6.


MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes - Update
Download and install the appropriate update from http://software.hp.com 
 -> B.11.04 - no manual actions

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) 09 January 2006 Initial release
Version: 2 (rev.2) 05 June 2006 added B.11.04 patches

MANUAL ACTIONS
Yes - Update

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 get the security-alert PGP key, please send an
e-mail message as follows:
To: security-alert@hp.com 
  Subject: get key

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To review previously published Security Bulletins visit:
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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,
    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.

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