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               HP Potential Security Vulnerability in dtprintinfo
                           [HPSBUX0310-289 SSRT3589]

October 9, 2003 19:00 GMT                                         Number O-003
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PROBLEM:       A buffer overflow exists in a function called by the suid root 
               program dtprintinfo. Dtprintinfo graphically displays the 
               status of print queues and print jobs. 
PLATFORM:      HP-UX versions B.11.00, B.11.11, B.11.22 
DAMAGE:        A local user can potentially gain root access. 
SOLUTION:      Apply appropriate patch. 
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VULNERABILITY  The risk is MEDIUM. It is possible for a local user to gain 
ASSESSMENT:    root access. 
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LINKS: 
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 SECURITY BULLETIN: HPSBUX0310-289
 Originally issued: 08 October 2003
 SSRT3589 Potential Security Vulnerability in dtprintinfo
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PROBLEM: A buffer overflow exists in a function called by the
         suid root program dtprintinfo.


IMPACT: A local user can potentially gain root access.


PLATFORM: HP-UX versions B.11.00, B.11.11, B.11.22.


SOLUTION: Install the applicable patch:


           B.11.00  PHSS_29367
           B.11.11  PHSS_29371
           B.11.22  PHSS_29373


MANUAL ACTIONS: No


AVAILABILITY:  The patches are available now on itrc.hp.com.
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 A. Background


    A buffer overflow exists in a function called by dtprintinfo.
    The can potentially be exploited to gain root access.


    The SSRT thanks Davide Del Vecchio for reporting this
    potential vulnerability to HP.


     AFFECTED VERSIONS


     The following is a list by HP-UX revision of
     affected filesets or patches and fix information.
     To determine if a system has an affected version,
     search the output of "swlist -a revision -l fileset"
     for an affected fileset or patch, then determine if
     a fixed revision or applicable patch is installed.


     HP-UX B.11.00
     =============
     X11.X11R6-SHLIBS
     fix: install PHSS_29367 or subsequent


     HP-UX B.11.11
     =============
     X11.X11R6-SHLIBS
     fix: install PHSS_29371 or subsequent


     HP-UX B.11.22
     =============
     X11.X11R6-SHLIBS
     fix: install PHSS_29373 or subsequent


     END AFFECTED VERSIONS



 B. Recommended solution


    Install the applicable patch:


           B.11.00  PHSS_29367
           B.11.11  PHSS_29371
           B.11.22  PHSS_29373


    Until the patch can be installed the problem can be
    worked around by:


       chmod 555 /usr/dt/bin/dtprintinfo


    After this change only the root user will be able to
    use dtprintinfo with full functionality.


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