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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c00876579

Version: 2

HPSBUX02196 SSRT071318 rev.2 - HP-UX Java (JRE and JDK) Remote Execution of Arbitrary Code
NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible.

Release Date: 2007-03-09

Last Updated: 2007-03-09


Potential Security Impact: Remote execution of arbitrary code.

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

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY

Java Runtime Environment (JRE) and Java Developer Kit (JDK) may allow a remote user to execute arbitrary code.

References: CVE-2007-0243, CVE-2006-6745, CVE-2006-6731

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.

HP-UX B.11.11 and B.11.23 running Java Runtime Environment (JRE) and Java Developer Kit (JDK):
Release 5.0.05 i.e., Release 1.5.0.05,
Release 1.4.2.11 and earlier,
Release 1.3.1.19 and earlier.

BACKGROUND

For a PGP signed version of this security bulletin please write to: security-alert@hp.com

The Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) and Java Developer Kit (JDK) contain multiple vulnerabilities that can allow a remote, unauthenticated user to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system.

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. Then determine if a fixed revision or applicable patch is installed.

HP-UX B.11.11
HP-UX B.11.23
===========
Jpi14.JPI14-COM
Jpi14.JPI14-COM-DOC
Jpi14.JPI14-IPF32
Jpi14.JPI14-PA11
Jdk14.JDK14-COM
Jdk14.JDK14-DEMO
Jdk14.JDK14-IPF32
Jdk14.JDK14-IPF64
Jdk14.JDK14-PA11
Jdk14.JDK14-PA20
Jdk14.JDK14-PA20W
Jdk14.JDK14-PNV2
Jdk14.JDK14-PWV2
Jre14.JRE14-COM
Jre14.JRE14-COM-DOC
Jre14.JRE14-IPF32
Jre14.JRE14-IPF32-HS
Jre14.JRE14-IPF64
Jre14.JRE14-IPF64-HS
Jre14.JRE14-PA11
Jre14.JRE14-PA11-HS
Jre14.JRE14-PA20
Jre14.JRE14-PA20-HS
Jre14.JRE14-PA20W
Jre14.JRE14-PA20W-HS
Jre14.JRE14-PNV2
Jre14.JRE14-PNV2-H
Jre14.JRE14-PWV2
Jre14.JRE14-PWV2-H
action:install revision 1.4.2.12.00 or subsequent.

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 1.5.0.06 or subsequent

END AFFECTED VERSIONS

NOTE: The version number returned by "$java -version" and the version returned by swlist for Java are different. For example, when the $java -version is 5.0.6 the version shown by swlist is 1.5.0.06.

RESOLUTION

HP is providing the following Java updates to resolve the JRE 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 1.5.0.01.06.
These issues are addressed in the following versions of the HP Java:
* JDK and JRE 1.5.0.6 or subsequent,
* SDK and JRE 1.4.2.12 or subsequent,
* SDK and JRE 1.3.1.20 or subsequent.
If the latest version of Java is installed, older versions of Java may remain installed on the system. If these versions of Java are not needed, you may wish to remove them.

MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes - Update
For Java 1.5.0.00.00, update to Java 1.5.0.06 or subsequent.
->For Java 1.4.2.11 and earlier, update to revision 1.4.2.12 or subsequent.
For Java 1.3.1.19 or earlier, update to revision 1.3.1.20 so 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) 06 March 2007 Initial release
Version: 2 (rev.2) 09 March 2007 Corrected typo in Manual Actions, in SSRT #.

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.

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 get the security-alert PGP key, please send an e-mail message as follows:
  To: security-alert@hp.com
  Subject: get key
©Copyright 2007 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 or 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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