SUPPORT COMMUNICATION -
SECURITY BULLETIN
HPSBUX02156 SSRT061236 rev.4 - HP-UX Running Thunderbird, Remote Unauthorized Access or Elevation of Privileges or Denial of Service (DoS)
NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible.
Potential Security Impact:
Remote unauthorized access, elevation of privileges, Denial of Service (DoS)
Source: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Software Security Response Team
VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
Potential security vulnerabilities have been identified with Thunderbird running on HP-UX. These vulnerabilities could be exploited remotely resulting in unauthorized access, elevation of privileges, or Denial of Service (DoS).
References: Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory (MFSA) 2007-12, 2007-15, 2007-18, 2007-23, 2007-26, 2007-27, 2007-29, 2007-36
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
Thunderbird email application prior to v2.0.0.9 running on HP-UX
B.11.11, B.11.23, and B.11.31.
RESOLUTION
HP has made preliminary versions of Thunderbird v2.0.0.9 available to resolve the vulnerabilities.
These preliminary versions have received minimal testing and are localized for
English only.
The preliminary versions are available for download from the following url:
ftp://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/thunderbird/releases/2.0.0.9/contrib/
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For HP-UX B.11.23 and B.11.31 (IA)
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tbird_200900alpha_ia.depot
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tbird_200900alpha_ia.depot.readme
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For HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23, and B.11.31 (PA)
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tbird_200900alpha_pa.depot
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tbird_200900alpha_pa.depot.readme
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This security bulletin will be revised when fully tested and localized versions
of Thunderbird v2.0.0.9 or subsequent for HP-UX are available.
The most recent fully tested and localized Thunderbird (v2.0.0.6) is available here:
http://www.hp.com/products1/unix/java/firefox/index.html
MANUAL ACTION:
Yes - Update
install revision 2.0.0.9 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
The following text is for use by the HP-UX Software Assistant.
AFFECTED VERSIONS
HP-UX B.11.11
HP-UX B.11.23
HP-UX B.11.31
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Tbird.TBIRD-COM
action: install revision 2.0.0.9 or subsequent
URL:
ftp://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/thunderbird/releases/2.0.0.9/contrib/
END AFFECTED VERSIONS
HISTORY
Version:1 (rev.1) - 20 September 2006 Initial release
Version:2 (rev.2) - 05 March 2007 preliminary Thunderbird v1.5.0.9 available
Version:3 (rev.3) - 27 August 2007 added HP-UX B.11.31
Version:4 (rev.4) - 7 January 2008 preliminary Thunderbird v2.0.0.9 available
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
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security-alert@hp.com
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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:
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GN = HP General SW
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MA = HP Management Agents
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MI = Misc. 3rd Party SW
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MP = HP MPE/iX
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NS = HP NonStop Servers
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OV = HP OpenVMS
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PI = HP Printing & Imaging
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ST = HP Storage SW
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TL = HP Trusted Linux
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TU = HP Tru64 UNIX
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UX = HP-UX
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VV = HP VirtualVault
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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
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either express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose, title and non-infringement."
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