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Subject:    [security bulletin] HPSBMA02197 SSRT061285 rev.1 - HP-UX Running HP Power Manager Remote Agent (RA),
From:       security-alert () hp ! com
Date:       2007-04-30 13:06:23
Message-ID: 20070430130624.0C56B9AEA () hpchs ! cup ! hp ! com
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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c00819543
Version: 1

HPSBMA02197 SSRT061285 rev.1 - HP-UX Running HP Power Manager Remote Agent (RA), \
Local Execution of Arbitrary Code with Root Privileges

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

Release Date: 2007-04-25
Last Updated: 2007-04-25

Potential Security Impact: Local execution of arbitrary code with root privileges

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

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX running HP Power \
Manager Remote Agent (RA). The vulnerability could be exploited by a local authorized \
user to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the root user. 

References: none 

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23 running HP Power Manager RA revision 4.0Build10 and previous.

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.11.23 
HP-UX B.11.11 
=========== 
HPPowerManagerRA.exec,r<=4.0Build10 
action: install HPPowerManagerRA revision 4.0Build11 or subsequent 


END AFFECTED VERSIONS 

RESOLUTION
HP has provided the following software update to resolve this vulnerability: 

HP Power Manager (HPPM) - HPUX Remote Agent - HPPowerManagerRA revision 4.0Build11 or \
subsequent

The update is available for download from: 
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/power-protection/software/power-manager/pm3-dl.html \


The update is provided as a tar archive: 
HP Power Manager (HPPM) - HPUX Remote Agent (tar) 

Further information can be found in the HP-UXReadme.txt file in the tar archive.

MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes - Update 
Update to HPPowerManagerRA revision 4.0Build11 or subsequent. 

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) 25 April 2007 Initial release 

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.

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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 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."

ŠCopyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 

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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. \
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