SSRT3517 Security Vulnerability in VVOS HFS file system

From: Security Alert (secure@cup.hp.com)
Date: 03/11/03

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Date: 11 Mar 2003 13:38:08 -0700

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     Source: HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
     SECURITY BULLETIN: HPSBUX0303-247
     Originally issued: 11 March 2003
     SSRT3517 Security Vulnerability in VVOS HFS file system
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    PROBLEM: Security vulnerability in HFS file system on VVOS 11.04
             only.

    IMPACT: Potential unauthorized access.

    PLATFORM: HP9000 Servers running VVOS release 11.04

    SOLUTION: Apply the appropriate patch as listed below:
                 PHKL_28401 patch for 11.04

    MANUAL ACTIONS: No

    AVAILABILITY: The patch is currently available on itrc.hp.com.

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     A. Background
        This issue is unique to HP-UX VVOS 11.04 only. It is not
        related to an earlier issue identified in SSRT2358 Security
        Vulnerability in OnLineJFS 3.1 for HP-UX.
        Users may potentially gain unauthorized access to files.

     B. Recommended solution

        Retrieve and install the appropriate patch:
             PHKL_28401 for VVOS 11.04 s800

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