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[security bulletin] HPSBUX02715 SSRT100623 rev.2 - HP-UX Containers (SRP), Local Unauthorized Access and Increased Privileges
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- Subject: [security bulletin] HPSBUX02715 SSRT100623 rev.2 - HP-UX Containers (SRP), Local Unauthorized Access and Increased Privileges
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- Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:12:16 -0400 (EDT)
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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN
Document ID: c03057703
Version: 2
HPSBUX02715 SSRT100623 rev.2 - HP-UX Containers (SRP), Local Unauthorized
Access and Increased Privileges
NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon
as possible.
Release Date: 2011-10-26
Last Updated: 2011-10-27
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Potential Security Impact: Local unauthorized access.
Source: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Software Security Response Team
VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
A potential vulnerability has been identified in HP-UX Containers, formerly
HP-UX Secure Resource Partitions (SRP), when used in conjunction with patch
PHKL_42310. The vulnerability could lead to a local unauthorized access and
increased privileges.
References: CVE-2011-3164
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP-UX B.11.31 (11i v3) Secure Resource Partitions (SRP) A.03.00, A.03.00.002
and A.03.01.
BACKGROUND
CVSS 2.0 Base Metrics
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Reference Base Vector Base Score
CVE-2011-3164 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C) 6.8
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Information on CVSS is documented
in HP Customer Notice: HPSN-2008-002
RESOLUTION
HP has provided the following upgrade to resolve this vulnerability. The
upgrade is to provide support for the deployment of Rational Clearcase on a
system with HP-UX Containers.
The upgrade can be retrieved from
https://h20392.www2.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.do?productNumber=HP-UX-SRP
HP-UX Containers (SRP)
Solution
A.03.00, A.03.00.002, and A.03.01
Upgrade to HP-UX Containers A.03.01.001
As an alternative to installing the upgrade, remove patch PHKL_42310. Note that
removal of PHKL_42310 will reintroduce a known issue affecting the Rational
Clearcase product. Removal of PHKL_42310 will also reintroduce a critical patch
warning for patches PHKL_41156 and PHKL_41421. See documentation on PHKL_42310,
PHKL_41156 and PHKL_41421 for further details.
MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes - Update
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 Security Bulletins
issued by HP 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
The following text is for use by the HP-UX Software Assistant.
AFFECTED VERSIONS
HP-UX B.11.31
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SRP.SRP-KERNEL
action: install revision A.03.01.001 or subsequent
END AFFECTED VERSIONS
HISTORY
Version: 1 (rev.1) - 26 October 2011 Initial release
Version: 2 (rev.2) - 27 October 2011 Corrected SWA directive
Third Party Security Patches: Third party security patches that 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.
Report: To report a potential security vulnerability with any HP supported
product, send Email to: security-alert@xxxxxx
Subscribe: To initiate a subscription to receive future HP Security Bulletin
alerts via Email:
http://h41183.www4.hp.com/signup_alerts.php?jumpid=hpsc_secbulletins
Security Bulletin List: A list of HP Security Bulletins, updated periodically,
is contained in HP Security Notice HPSN-2011-001:
https://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay/?docId=emr_na-c02964430
3C = 3COM
3P = 3rd Party Software
GN = HP General Software
HF = HP Hardware and Firmware
MP = MPE/iX
MU = Multi-Platform Software
NS = NonStop Servers
OV = OpenVMS
PI = Printing and Imaging
PV = ProCurve
ST = Storage Software
TU = Tru64 UNIX
UX = HP-UX
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or consequential damages including downtime cost; lost profits;damages relating
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change without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company and the names of Hewlett-Packard
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