[security bulletin] SSRT051251 - Apache-based Web Server on HP-UX mod_ssl, proxy_http, Remote Execution of Arbitrary Code, Denial of Service (DoS), and Unauthorized Access

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Date: 11/16/05

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    SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN

    Document ID: c00555254
    Version: 1

    HPSBUX02074 SSRT051251 - Apache-based Web Server on HP-UX mod_ssl,
    proxy_http, Remote Execution of Arbitrary Code, Denial of Service
    (DoS), and Unauthorized Access

    NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted
    upon as soon as possible.

    Release Date: 2005-11-10
    Last Updated: 2005-11-15

    Potential Security Impact: Remote execution of arbitrary code,
    Denial of Service (DoS), and unauthorized access.

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

    VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
    Potential security vulnerabilities have been identified with
    Apache running on HP-UX. These vulnerability could be exploited
    remotely to allow execution of arbitrary code, Denial of Service
    (DoS), or unauthorized access.

    References: CVE-2005-2491, CVE-2005-1268, CVE-2005-2728,
                CVE-2005-2088.

    SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
    HP-UX B.11.00, B.11.11, B.11.23 running Apache-based Web Server
    prior to v.2.0.55.

    BACKGROUND

    The following potential security vulnerabilities are resolved in
    the software updates listed below:

    CVE-2005-2088 (cve.mitre.org): HTTP Request Smuggling.

    CVE-2005-2491 (cve.mitre.org): Integer overflow in pcre_compile.c.

    CVE-2005-2728 (cve.mitre.org): Remote denial of service.

    CVE-2005-1268 (cve.mitre.org): Remote denial of service.

    AFFECTED VERSIONS

    For IPv4:
    HP-UX B.11.00
    HP-UX B.11.11
    =============
    hpuxwsAPACHE
    action: install revision A.2.0.55.00 or subsequent

    For IPv6:
    HP-UX B.11.11
    =============
    hpuxwsAPACHE,revision=B.1.0.00.01
    hpuxwsAPACHE,revision=B.1.0.07.01
    hpuxwsAPACHE,revision=B.1.0.08.01
    hpuxwsAPACHE,revision=B.1.0.09.01
    hpuxwsAPACHE,revision=B.1.0.10.01
    hpuxwsAPACHE,revision=B.2.0.48.00
    hpuxwsAPACHE,revision=B.2.0.49.00
    hpuxwsAPACHE,revision=B.2.0.50.00
    hpuxwsAPACHE,revision=B.2.0.51.00
    hpuxwsAPACHE,revision=B.2.0.52.00
    hpuxwsAPACHE,revision=B.2.0.53.00
    hpuxwsAPACHE,revision=B.2.0.54.00
    action: install revision B.2.0.55.00 or subsequent

    HP-UX B.11.23
    =============
    hpuxwsAPACHE
    action: install revision B.2.0.55.00 or subsequent

    END AFFECTED VERSIONS

    RESOLUTION

    HP has made the following software updates available to resolve
    the issue.

    Software updates for the Apache-based Web Server are available
    from: http://h20293.www2.hp.com/cgi-bin/swdepot_parser.cgi/cgi/
    displayProductInfo.pl?productNumber=HPUXWSSUITE

    HP-UX B.11.00, B.11.11 and HP-UX B.11.23 require the Apache-based
    Web Server v.2.0.55.00 or subsequent.

    Apache Update Procedure

     Check for Apache Installation
     ----------------------------

    To determine if the Apache web server from HP is installed on your
    system, use Software Distributor's swlist command. All three
    revisions of the product may co-exist on a single system.

    For example, the results of the command

    swlist -l product | grep -i apache

    hpuxwsAPACHE B.2.0.54.00 HP-UX Apache-based Web Server

     Stop Apache
     -------------
    Before updating, make sure to stop any previous Apache binary.
    Otherwise, the previous binary will continue running, preventing
    the new one from starting, although the installation would be
    successful. After determining which Apache is installed, stop
    Apache with the following commands:

    for hpuxwsAPACHE: /opt/hpws/apache[32]/bin/apachectl stop

     Download and Install Apache
     -----------------------------
    Download Apache from Software Depot:
    http://h20293.www2.hp.com/cgi-bin/swdepot_parser.cgi/cgi/
    displayProductInfo.pl?productNumber=HPUXWSSUITE
    Verify successful download by comparing the cksum with the value
    specified on the installation web page.

    Use SD to swinstall the depot.
    Installation of this new revision of HP Apache over an existing HP
    Apache installation is supported, while installation over a non-HP
    Apache is NOT supported.

     Removing Apache Installation
     ----------------------------
    If you prefer to remove Apache from your system instead of
    installing a newer revision to resolve the security problem, use
    both Software Distributor's "swremove" command and also "rm -rf"
    the home location as specified in the rc.config.d file "HOME"
    variables.
     %ls /etc/rc.config.d |
     grep apache hpapache2conf hpws_apache[32]conf

    MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes - Update plus other actions
    Install the revision of the product.

    PRODUCT SPECIFIC INFORMATION

    HP-UX Security Patch Check: Security Patch Check revision B.02.00
    analyzes all HP-issued Security Bulletins to provide a subset of
    recommended actions that potentially affect a specific HP-UX
    system. For more information:
    http://www.software.hp.com/cgi-bin/swdepot_parser.cgi/cgi
    displayProductInfo.pl?productnumber=B6834AAtN

    UPDATE HISTORY

    Initial release: 15 November 2005

    Support: For further information, contact normal HP Services
    support channel.

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    * The Software Product Category that this Security Bulletin
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