SSRT3636 parmgr(1M)

From: Security Alert (secure_at_cup.hp.com)
Date: 11/13/03

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     SECURITY BULLETIN: HPSBUX0311-296
     Originally issued: 12 November 2003
     SSRT3636 parmgr(1M)
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    PROBLEM: Partition Manager (parmgr(1M)) does not properly
             validate certificates sent from the cimserver.

    IMPACT: Potential unauthorized information disclosure, system
             compromise.

    PLATFORM: HP-UX B.11.23 only

    SOLUTION: Download Partition Manager revision B.11.23.02.00
              or subsequent.

    MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes - Update

    AVAILABILITY: The download is available now from <software.hp.com>
                  See below for details.
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     A. Background
        parmgr(1) is a program that automates creation, maintenance,
        and removal of system hardware partitions on hardware
        platforms which support this feature. This vulnerability
        affects the use of parmgr when connecting to either remote
        or local managed systems.

        AFFECTED VERSIONS

        The following is a list by HP-UX revision of
        affected filesets or patches and fix information.
        To determine if a system has an affected version,
        search the output of "swlist -a revision -l fileset"
        for an affected fileset or patch, then determine if
        a fixed revision or applicable patch is installed.

        HP-UX B.11.23
        =============
        PartitionManager.PARMGR-RUN
        PartitionManager.PARMGR-HELP
        PartitionManager.PARMGR-MAN
        fix: install revision B.11.23.02.00 or subsequent
        END AFFECTED VERSIONS

        NOTE: This problem does not impact HP NonStop Servers,
              HP OpenVMS, nor HP Tru64 UNIX/Trucluster Server.

     B. Recommended solution
        Obtain the new revision B.11.23.02.00 or subsequent only
        from:

        http://software.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo
              .do?productNumber=ParMgr

        and install using Software Distributor (SD).

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