SSRT4681 Apache 1.3.29 web server on VVOS
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Date: 01/07/04
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Source: HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
SECURITY BULLETIN: HPSBUX0401-305
Originally issued: 06 January 2004
SSRT4681 Apache 1.3.29 web server on VVOS
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PROBLEM: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in mod_alias
and mod_rewrite modules for Apache versions prior
to 1.3.29.
IMPACT: Potential denial of service (DoS) attack and remote
execution of arbitrary code.
PLATFORM: HP9000 Servers 700/800 running HP-UX release 11.04
(VVOS) with Virtualvault A.04.50 or Virtualvault A.04.60
or Virtualvault A.04.70 installed.
SOLUTION: For Virtualvault releases, install the below mentioned
patches:
Virtualvault 4.5:
PHSS_30159 s700_800 11.04 Virtualvault 4.5 IWS update
PHSS_30160 s700_800 11.04 Virtualvault 4.5 OWS update
Virtualvault 4.6:
PHSS_30153 s700_800 11.04 Virtualvault 4.6 IWS update
PHSS_30154 s700_800 11.04 Virtualvault 4.6 OWS update
Virtualvault 4.7:
PHSS_30055 s700_800 11.04 Virtualvault 4.7 IWS update
PHSS_30056 s700_800 11.04 Virtualvault 4.7 OWS update
Webproxy 2.0:
PHSS_29894 s700_800 11.04 Webproxy server 2.0 update
Webproxy 2.1:
PHSS_30058 s700_800 11.04 Webproxy server 2.1 update
MANUAL ACTIONS: None
AVAILABILITY: All patches are available now from <itrc.hp.com>.
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A. Background
The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project
<cve.mitre.org> has identified a potential vulnerability in
the Apache HTTP Server on versions prior to 1.3.29 and has
assigned the name CAN-2003-0542 to this issue.
References for vulnerability:
http://httpd.apache.org/dist/httpd/Announcement2.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/342674
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-360.html
It affects the following HP product numbers:
B5411EA Virtualvault 4.5 (VVOS 11.04)
B5411FA Virtualvault 4.6 (VVOS 11.04)
B5411FA Virtualvault 4.7 (VVOS 11.04)
B9102BA Webproxy 2.0 (VVOS 11.04)
B9102BA Webproxy 2.1 (VVOS 11.04)
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.11.04
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For Virtualvault 4.5
VaultWS.WS-CORE
fix: install PHSS_30159 or subsequent
VaultTS.VV-IWS
fix: install PHSS_30160 or subsequent
For Virtualvault 4.6
VaultWS.WS-CORE
fix: install PHSS_30154 or subsequent
VaultTS.VV-IWS
fix: install PHSS_30153 or subsequent
For Virtualvault 4.7
VaultWS.WS-CORE
fix: install PHSS_30055 or subsequent
VaultTS.VV-IWS
fix: install PHSS_30056 or subsequent
For Webproxy 2.0
HP_Webproxy.HPWEB-PX-CORE
fix: install PHSS_29894 or subsequent
For Webproxy 2.1
HP_Webproxy.HPWEB-PX-CORE
fix: install PHSS_30058 or subsequent
END AFFECTED VERSIONS
B. Recommended solution
Install the patches that upgrade the Apache server version in
the HP-UX release 11.04 to 1.3.29. The fixes for the
Virtualvault releases noted below are available with the
following patches:
Virtualvault 4.5:
PHSS_30159 s700_800 11.04 Virtualvault 4.5 IWS update
PHSS_30160 s700_800 11.04 Virtualvault 4.5 OWS update
Virtualvault 4.6:
PHSS_30153 s700_800 11.04 Virtualvault 4.6 IWS update
PHSS_30154 s700_800 11.04 Virtualvault 4.6 OWS update
Virtualvault 4.7:
PHSS_30055 s700_800 11.04 Virtualvault 4.7 IWS update
PHSS_30056 s700_800 11.04 Virtualvault 4.7 OWS update
Webproxy 2.0:
PHSS_29894 s700_800 11.04 Webproxy server 2.0 update
Webproxy 2.1:
PHSS_30058 s700_800 11.04 Webproxy server 2.1 update
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