SUPPORT COMMUNICATION -
SECURITY BULLETIN
HPSBUX02823 SSRT100976 rev.1 - HP-UX Running BIND, Remote Denial of Service (DoS), Authentication Bypass
NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible.
Potential Security Impact:
Remote
Denial of Service (DoS), authentication bypass
Source: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Software Security Response Team
VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX running BIND. This vulnerability could be
exploited remotely to create a Denial of Service (DoS) or to bypass authentication mechanisms.
References:
CVE-2012-5166, CVE-2012-4244, CVE-2012-3817, CVE-2012-1667
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP-UX B.11.31 running BIND 9.3 prior to C.9.3.2.14.0
HP-UX B.11.11 and B.11.23 running BIND 9.3 prior to C.9.3.2.12.0
CVSS 2.0 Base Metrics
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Reference
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Base Vector
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Base Score
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CVE-2012-5166
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(AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C)
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7.8
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CVE-2012-4244
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(AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C)
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7.8
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CVE-2012-3817
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(AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C)
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7.8
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CVE-2012-1667
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(AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P)
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4.3
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Information on CVSS is documented in HP Customer Notice: HPSN-2008-002
NOTE:
CVE-2012-5166, CVE-2012-4244 and CVE-2012-1667 apply to HP-UX BIND release 9.3.2; CVE-2012-5166, CVE-2012-4244, CVE-3817, and CVE-2012-1667 apply to HP-UX BIND 9.7.3.
RESOLUTION
HP has provided updated versions of the BIND service to resolve this vulnerability. The BIND 9.7.3 release is a new alternative for systems running B.11.31.
These upgrades are available from the following location
https://h20392.www2.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.do?productNumber=BIND
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BIND 9.7.3 for HP-UX Release
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Depot Name
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B.11.31 (PA and IA)
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HP-UX_11.31_HPUX-NameServer_C.9.7.3.0.0_HP-UX_B.11.31_IA_PA.depot
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NOTE: CVE-2012-3817 applies only to BIND 9.7.3.
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BIND 9.3.2 for HP-UX Release
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Depot Name
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B.11.11 (PA and IA)
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HP-UX_11.11_DNSUPGRADE_C.9.3.2.12.0_HP-UX_B.11.11_32_64.depot
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B.11.23 (PA and IA)
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HP-UX_11.23_DNSUPGRADE_C.9.3.2.12.0_HP-UX_B.11.23_IA_PA.depot
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B.11.31 (PA and IA)
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HP-UX_11.31_HPUX-NameServer_C.9.3.2.14.0_HP-UX_B.11.31_IA_PA.depot
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MANUAL ACTIONS:
Yes - Update
Download and install the software 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
For BIND 9.7.3
HP-UX B.11.31
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NameService.BIND-AUX
NameService.BIND-RUN
action: install revision C.9.7.3.0.0 or subsequent
For BIND 9.3.2
HP-UX B.11.11
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BindUpgrade.BIND-UPGRADE
action: install revision C.9.3.2.12.0 or subsequent
HP-UX B.11.23
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BindUpgrade.BIND-UPGRADE
BindUpgrade.BIND2-UPGRADE
action: install revision C.9.3.2.12.0 or subsequent
HP-UX B.11.31
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NameService.BIND-AUX
NameService.BIND-RUN
action: install revision C.9.3.2.14.0 or subsequent
END AFFECTED VERSIONS
HISTORY
Version:1 (rev.1) - 23 October 2012 Initial release
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
Subscribe:
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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
Security Bulletin Archive:
A list of recently released Security Bulletins is available here:
http://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/secBullArchive/
Software Product Category:
The Software Product Category is represented in the title by the two characters following HPSB.
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
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."
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