K-055: HP Web JetAdmin Vulnerability

PROBLEM:       A security vulnerability has been identified by Hewlett-Packard
               in which certain malformed URLS can stop Web JetAdmin 6.0
               service.
PLATFORM:      Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
               Windows 2000
DAMAGE:        This vulnerability can cause a denial of service on the
               networked peripherals for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and Windows
               2000.
SOLUTION:      Install Web JetAdmin 6.0 (6.0.1233)
VULNERABILITY  Risk is Low. It is recommended that the information in this
ASSESSMENT:    bulletin be acted upon as soon as possible.


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Document ID:  HPSBUX0006-116
Date Loaded:  20000621
      Title:  Sec. Vulnerability in Web JetAdmin 6.0

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    HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY SECURITY BULLETIN: #000116, 21 June 2000
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The information in the following Security Bulletin should be acted upon
as soon as possible.  Hewlett-Packard Company will not be liable for any
consequences to any customer resulting from customer's failure to fully
implement instructions in this Security Bulletin as soon as possible.

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PROBLEM:  Certain malformed URLs can stop Web JetAdmin 6.0 service

PLATFORM: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 / Windows 2000 only.

DAMAGE:   Web JetAdmin 6.0 service stops.

SOLUTION: Install latest version of Web JetAdmin 6.0 (6.0.1233)

AVAILABILITY:  The new software is available after 21 June 2000.

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I.
   A. Background
      HP Web JetAdmin provides the ability to install, configure, manage,
      and troubleshoot TCP/IP and IPX connected devices on an enterprise's
      intranet.  It contains support for all HP JetDirect-connected
      printers and plotters.  This product allows users to manage HP
      JetDirect-connected printers using just a browser.

      This issue here has the potential of a denial of service (DoS) on
      networked peripherals for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000.
      The software supports Windows NT 4.0 (Server or Workstation) and
      Windows 2000 (Server or Professional) platforms.

   B. Fixing the problem
      Obtain and install the latest release of Web JetAdmin 6.0, which
      is version 6.0.1233 from the following location:
        http://www.hp.com/cposupport/swindexes/hpwebjetad1880_swen.html

Internal HP SB REVIEW NOTE: Their release date must be 21 June 2000 or later.
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