[Security Bulletin] SSRT4867 rev.0 Netscape Directory Server on HP-UX LDAP remote buffer overflow

From: Boren, Rich (SSRT) (rich.boren_at_hp.com)
Date: 12/23/04

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    HP SECURITY BULLETIN

    HPSBUX01105 REVISION: 0

    SSRT4867 Netscape Directory Server on HP-UX LDAP
             remote buffer overflow

    NOTICE:
    There are no restrictions for distribution of this Bulletin
    provided that it remains complete and intact.

    The information in this Security bulletin should be acted upon
    as soon as possible.

    INITIAL RELEASE:
    22 December 2004

    POTENTIAL SECURITY IMPACT:
    Remote buffer overflow, Denial of Service (DoS) and arbitarary
    code execution.

    SOURCE:
    HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
    HP Software Security Response Team

    REFERENCES:
    CERT VU#258905

    VULNERABILITY SUMMARY:
    A potential security vulnerability has been identified in
    Netscape Directory Server (NDS) on HP-UX using
    LDAP where a buffer overflow could be exploited remotely
    to execute arbitrary code or create a Denial of Service.

    SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
    HP-UX B.11.00, B.11.11, B.11.23.

    BACKGROUND:
    HP has learned of a buffer overflow vulnerability in the
    Netscape Directory Server on HP-UX using LDAP, product J4258CA.

    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 the
          recommended patch or update is installed.

    HP-UX B.11.00
    =============
    NetscapeDirSvr6.NDS-SLAPD
    action: install revision B.06.11.30 or subsequent.

    HP-UX B.11.11
    =============
    For version NDS B.06.11
    NetscapeDirSvr6.NDS-SLAPD
    action: install revision B.06.11.30 or subsequent.

    For version NDS B.06.21
    NetscapeDirSvr6.NDS-SLAPD
    action: install revision B.06.21.10 or subsequent.

    HP-UX B.11.23
    =============
    NetscapeDirSvr6.NDS-SLAPD
    action: install revision B.06.11.30 or subsequent.

    END AFFECTED VERSIONS

    RESOLUTION:
    This issue can be addressed by upgrading the Network Directory
    Server (NDS) version.

    The web upgrade can be obtained from:
    http://software.hp.com/portal/swdepot/
    displayProductInfo.do?productNumber=J4258CA

    MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes - Update

    BULLETIN REVISION HISTORY:
    Revision 0 - 22 December 2004
        - Initial release

    * The software product category that this Security Bulletin
      relates to is represented by the 5th and 6th characters of the
      Bulletin number: GN=General, MA=Management Agents,
      MI=Misc. 3rd party, MP=HP-MPE/iX, NS=HP NonStop Servers,
      OV=HP OpenVMS, PI=HP Printing & Imaging, ST=HP Storage,
      TU=HP Tru64 UNIX, TL=Trusted Linux, UX=HP-UX, VV=Virtual Vault

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             channel.

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    HP-UX SPECIFIC SECURITY BULLETINS*:
    The HP-UX Security Patch Matrix is available here:
      http://itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?
      docId=hpuxSecurityMatrix
    Or via anonymous ftp:
      ftp://ftp.itrc.hp.com/export/patches/hp-ux_patch_matrix/

    The HP-UX Security Patch Matrix, updated daily, categorizes
    security patches by platform/OS release, and by Bulletin topic.
    The Security Patch Check tool completely automates the process of
    reviewing the Security Patch Matrix for HP-UX 11.XX Versions.

    NOTE: Installing patches listed in the Security Patch Matrix will
    completely implement the RESOLUTION in the Security Bulletin
    _only_ if there are no MANUAL ACTIONS included.

    The Security Patch Check tool can also verify that a Security
    Bulletin RESOLUTION has been implemented on HP-UX 11.XX Versions
    provided that no MANUAL ACTIONS were included. The Security Patch
    Check tool cannot verify patches implemented via product upgrade.

    For information on the Security Patch Check tool, see:
      http://www.software.hp.com/cgi-bin/swdepot_parser.cgi/cgi/
      displayProductInfo.pl?productNumber=B6834AA

    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 obtain the security-alert PGP key please send an
    e-mail message to security-alert@hp.com with the Subject of
    'get key' (no quotes).

    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
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    To the extent permitted by law, HP disclaims all warranties,
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    and non-infringement."

    (c)Copyright 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be liable for technical or
    editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information
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