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HP SECURITY BULLETIN
HPSBUX01214 REVISION: 1
SSRT051003 rev.1 - HP-UX Java Web Start remote unauthorized
privileged access
NOTICE:
The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon
as soon as possible.
INITIAL RELEASE:
05 October 2005
POTENTIAL SECURITY IMPACT:
Untrusted applications may elevate privileges.
SOURCE:
Hewlett-Packard Company
HP Software Security Response Team
VULNERABILITY SUMMARY:
A potential security vulnerability in Java(TM) Web Start on HP-UX
may allow elevated privileges.
REFERENCES:
Sun Alert #101748, CAN-2004-1029, CAN-2005-1973
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
Java Web Start on Java 5.0.0 (aka 1.5.0.0) release only.
BACKGROUND:
A vulnerability in Java(TM) Web Start allows an untrusted
application to elevate its privileges. For example an application
may grant itself permissions to read and write local files or
execute local applications that are accessible to the user running
the Java Web Start application.
There are no reported attacks based on this vulnerability.
AFFECTED VERSIONS
NOTE: 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.11.11
HP-UX B.11.23
===========
Jdk15.JDK15-COM
Jdk15.JDK15-DEMO
Jdk15.JDK15-IPF32
Jdk15.JDK15-IPF64
Jdk15.JDK15-PA20
Jdk15.JDK15-PA20W
Jdk15.JDK15-PNV2
Jdk15.JDK15-PWV2
Jre15.JRE15-COM
Jre15.JRE15-COM-DOC
Jre15.JRE15-IPF32
Jre15.JRE15-IPF32-HS
Jre15.JRE15-IPF64
Jre15.JRE15-IPF64-HS
Jre15.JRE15-PA20
Jre15.JRE15-PA20-HS
Jre15.JRE15-PA20W
Jre15.JRE15-PA20W-HS
Jre15.JRE15-PNV2
Jre15.JRE15-PNV2-H
Jre15.JRE15-PWV2
Jre15.JRE15-PWV2-H
action:install revision 1.5.0.01.00 or subsequent
END AFFECTED VERSIONS
NOTE: For Java 5.0, executing $java -version should return
the value "java version 1.5.01" revealing the historical
Java release line.
The HP website mentions Java 5.0, which can be recognized
from the swlist -l fileset return value of 1.5.0.01.00.
RESOLUTION:
HP is providing the following Java updates to resolve this
potential vulnerability. The updates are available from:
http://www.hp.com/go/java
The HP website mentions Java 5.0, which can be recognized from the
swlist -l fileset return value of 1.5.0.01.00.
Update Java as follows:
For Java 5.0.00.00, update to Java 5.0.01.00 or subsequent:
Java15JDK (JDK 5.0),
Java15JDKadd (JDK 5.0 -AA support),
Java15JRE (JRE 5.0),
Java15JREadd (JRE 5.0 -AA support).
MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes - Update
Update to Java 5.0.01.00 or subsequent.
BULLETIN REVISION HISTORY:
Revision 0 - 29 August 2005
Initial release
Revision 1 - 05 October 2005
Clarified revisions
HP-UX SPECIFIC SECURITY BULLETINS*: 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://www.software.hp.com/cgi-bin/swdepot_parser.cgi/cgi/
displayProductInfo.pl?productNumber=B6834AA
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 obtain the security-alert PGP key please send an
e-mail message to security-alert@hp.com with the Subject of
'get key' (no quotes).
SUBSCRIBE: To initiate a subscription to receive future HP
Security Bulletins via Email:
http://h30046.www3.hp.com/driverAlertProfile.php?regioncode=NA&
langcode=USENG&jumpid=in_SC-GEN__driverITRC&topiccode=ITRC
On the web page: ITRC security bulletins and patch sign-up
Under Step1: your ITRC security bulletins and patches
- check ALL categories for which alerts are required and
continue.
Under Step2: your ITRC operating systems
- verify your operating system selections are checked and
save.
To update an existing subscription:
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Log in on the web page
Subscriber's choice for Business: sign-in.
On the Web page:
Subscriber's Choice: your profile summary
- use Edit Profile to update appropriate sections.
To review previously published Security Bulletins visit:
http://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:
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 2005 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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HP SECURITY BULLETIN
HPSBUX01214 REVISION: 1
SSRT051003 rev.1 - HP-UX Java Web Start remote unauthorized
privileged access
NOTICE:
The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon
as soon as possible.
INITIAL RELEASE:
05 October 2005
POTENTIAL SECURITY IMPACT:
Untrusted applications may elevate privileges.
SOURCE:
Hewlett-Packard Company
HP Software Security Response Team
VULNERABILITY SUMMARY:
A potential security vulnerability in Java(TM) Web Start on HP-UX
may allow elevated privileges.
REFERENCES:
Sun Alert #101748, CAN-2004-1029, CAN-2005-1973
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
Java Web Start on Java 5.0.0 (aka 1.5.0.0) release only.
BACKGROUND:
A vulnerability in Java(TM) Web Start allows an untrusted
application to elevate its privileges. For example an application
may grant itself permissions to read and write local files or
execute local applications that are accessible to the user running
the Java Web Start application.
There are no reported attacks based on this vulnerability.
AFFECTED VERSIONS
NOTE: 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.11.11
HP-UX B.11.23
===========
Jdk15.JDK15-COM
Jdk15.JDK15-DEMO
Jdk15.JDK15-IPF32
Jdk15.JDK15-IPF64
Jdk15.JDK15-PA20
Jdk15.JDK15-PA20W
Jdk15.JDK15-PNV2
Jdk15.JDK15-PWV2
Jre15.JRE15-COM
Jre15.JRE15-COM-DOC
Jre15.JRE15-IPF32
Jre15.JRE15-IPF32-HS
Jre15.JRE15-IPF64
Jre15.JRE15-IPF64-HS
Jre15.JRE15-PA20
Jre15.JRE15-PA20-HS
Jre15.JRE15-PA20W
Jre15.JRE15-PA20W-HS
Jre15.JRE15-PNV2
Jre15.JRE15-PNV2-H
Jre15.JRE15-PWV2
Jre15.JRE15-PWV2-H
action:install revision 1.5.0.01.00 or subsequent
END AFFECTED VERSIONS
NOTE: For Java 5.0, executing $java -version should return
the value "java version 1.5.01" revealing the historical
Java release line.
The HP website mentions Java 5.0, which can be recognized
from the swlist -l fileset return value of 1.5.0.01.00.
RESOLUTION:
HP is providing the following Java updates to resolve this
potential vulnerability. The updates are available from:
http://www.hp.com/go/java
The HP website mentions Java 5.0, which can be recognized from the
swlist -l fileset return value of 1.5.0.01.00.
Update Java as follows:
For Java 5.0.00.00, update to Java 5.0.01.00 or subsequent:
Java15JDK (JDK 5.0),
Java15JDKadd (JDK 5.0 -AA support),
Java15JRE (JRE 5.0),
Java15JREadd (JRE 5.0 -AA support).
MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes - Update
Update to Java 5.0.01.00 or subsequent.
BULLETIN REVISION HISTORY:
Revision 0 - 29 August 2005
Initial release
Revision 1 - 05 October 2005
Clarified revisions
HP-UX SPECIFIC SECURITY BULLETINS*: 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://www.software.hp.com/cgi-bin/swdepot_parser.cgi/cgi/
displayProductInfo.pl?productNumber=B6834AA
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 obtain the security-alert PGP key please send an
e-mail message to security-alert@hp.com with the Subject of
'get key' (no quotes).
SUBSCRIBE: To initiate a subscription to receive future HP
Security Bulletins via Email:
http://h30046.www3.hp.com/driverAlertProfile.php?regioncode=NA&
langcode=USENG&jumpid=in_SC-GEN__driverITRC&topiccode=ITRC
On the web page: ITRC security bulletins and patch sign-up
Under Step1: your ITRC security bulletins and patches
- check ALL categories for which alerts are required and
continue.
Under Step2: your ITRC operating systems
- verify your operating system selections are checked and
save.
To update an existing subscription:
http://h30046.www3.hp.com/subSignIn.php
Log in on the web page
Subscriber's choice for Business: sign-in.
On the Web page:
Subscriber's Choice: your profile summary
- use Edit Profile to update appropriate sections.
To review previously published Security Bulletins visit:
http://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:
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 2005 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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