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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c01506861

Version: 4

HPSBUX02351 SSRT080058 rev.4 - HP-UX Running BIND, Remote DNS Cache Poisoning
NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible.

Release Date: 2008-07-16

Last Updated: 2008-08-08

Potential Security Impact: Remote DNS cache poisoning

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

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY

A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX running BIND. The vulnerability could be exploited remotely to cause DNS cache poisoning.

References: CVE-2008-1447

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.

HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23, B.11.31 running BIND v9.3.2 or BIND v9.2.0, HP-UX B.11.11 running BIND v8.1.2

BACKGROUND

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

CVSS 2.0 Base Metrics

Reference
Base Vector
Base Score
CVE-2008-1447
(AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
7.5

Information on CVSS is documented in HP Customer Notice: HPSN-2008-002.
RESOLUTION
HP has provided the following software updates / patch to resolve the vulnerabilities for BIND v9.2.0 and BIND v9.3.2.

Customers running BIND v8.1.2 on HP-UX B.11.11 should upgrade to BIND v9.2.0 or BIND v9.3.2 and apply the updates listed below.

The BIND v9.2.0 update is available for download from: ftp://ss080058:ss080058@hprc.external.hp.com

The patch PHNE_37865 is available from: http://itrc.hp.com

The BIND v9.3.2 updates are available for download from: http://software.hp.com

HP-UX Release
Action
B.11.11 running v8.1.2
Upgrade to BIND v9.2.0 or BIND v9.3.2 and apply the updates listed below, remove "query-source port" and "query-source-v6 port" options in /etc/named.conf.


HP-UX Release
BIND Depot name
MD5 Sum
Action
B.11.11 running v9.2.0
BIND920v11.depot
F6999280DE19645EF86FF52083AACD72
Remove "query-source port" and "query-source-v6 port" options in /etc/named.conf.


HP-UX Release
Action
B.11.23 running v9.2.0
Install PHNE_37865; Remove "query-source port" and "query-source-v6 port" options in /etc/named.conf.


HP-UX Release
Action
B.11.11 running v9.3.2
Install revision C.9.3.2.3.0 or subsequent; Remove "query-source port" and "query-source-v6 port" options in /etc/named.conf.
B.11.23 running v9.3.2
Install revision C.9.3.2.3.0 or subsequent; Remove "query-source port" and "query-source-v6 port" options in /etc/named.conf.
B.11.31 running v9.3.2
Install revision C.9.3.2.3.0 or subsequent; Remove "query-source port" and "query-source-v6 port" options in /etc/named.conf.


Note: HP is aware of performance issues with these updates / patch. All customers should test the updates / patch in their environment. HP is investigating changes to reduce the performance issues. This bulletin will be revised when new updates / patch become available.

Note: Remove "query-source port" and "query-source-v6 port" options in /etc/named.conf.

Note: Firewall configurations may need to be adjusted to allow DNS queries from random source ports to pass. In addition, firewalls that forward DNS queries must not replace the random source ports.

MANUAL ACTIONS : Yes - NonUpdate
Remove "query-source port" and "query-source-v6 port" options in /etc/named.conf. Check firewall settings.
For B.11.11 running v8.1.2, upgrade to BIND v9.2.0 or BIND v9.3.2 and apply the updates
For B.11.11 running v9.2.0 install BIND920v11.depot

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

AFFECTED VERSIONS

For BIND v8.1.2
HP-UX B.11.11
=============
InternetSrvcs.INETSVCS-RUN
action: upgrade to BIND v9.2.0 or BIND v9.3.2 and apply the updates, remove "query-source port" and "query-source-v6 port" options in /etc/named.conf.

For BIND v9.3.2
HP-UX B.11.11
=============
BindUpgrade.BIND-UPGRADE
action: install revision C.9.3.2.3.0 or subsequent, remove "query-source port" and "query-source-v6 port" options in /etc/named.conf.
URL: http://software.hp.com

HP-UX B.11.23
=============
BindUpgrade.BIND-UPGRADE
BindUpgrade.BIND2-UPGRADE
action: install revision C.9.3.2.3.0 or subsequent, remove "query-source port" and "query-source-v6 port" options in /etc/named.conf.
URL: http://software.hp.com

HP-UX B.11.31
=============
NameService.BIND-AUX
NameService.BIND-RUN
action: install revision C.9.3.2.3.0 or subsequent, remove "query-source port" and "query-source-v6 port" options in /etc/named.conf.
URL: http://software.hp.com

For BIND v9.2.0
HP-UX B.11.11
=============
BINDv920.INETSVCS-BIND
action: install revision B.11.11.01.011 or subsequent, remove "query-source port" and "query-source-v6 port" options in /etc/named.conf.
URL: ftp://ss080058:ss080058@hprc.external.hp.com

HP-UX B.11.23
=============
InternetSrvcs.INETSVCS-INETD
InternetSrvcs.INETSVCS-RUN
InternetSrvcs.INETSVCS2-RUN
action: install patch PHNE_37865 or subsequent, remove "query-source port" and "query-source-v6 port" options in /etc/named.conf.
URL: http://itrc.hp.com

END AFFECTED VERSIONS

HISTORY
Version:1 (rev.1) - 16 July 2008 Initial release
Version:2 (rev.2) - 19 July 2008 Added BIND v9.2.0 depot information
Version:3 (rev.3) - 06 August 2008 Updated patch location, revised BIND v9.2.0 depot information, added BIND v8.1.2
Version:4 (rev.4) - 08 August 2008 Updated manual actions to include named.conf and firewall configuration setings

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@hp.com
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