SSRT3622 rev.0 HP-UX remote denial of service using AAA Server

From: Security Alert (secure_at_cup.hp.com)
Date: 05/17/04 

Date: Mon, 17 May 2004 14:24:34 GMT

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HP SECURITY BULLETIN

HPSBUX01011 REVISION: 0

SSRT3622 rev.0 HP-UX remote denial of service using AAA Server

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INITIAL RELEASE: 8 April 2004

LAST UPDATED: 8 April 2004

POTENTIAL SECURITY IMPACT: Remote denial of service

SOURCE: HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
         HP Software Security Response Team

REFERENCES: CAN-2004-0079, CAN-2004-0112, CAN-2004-0081,
CERT TA04-078A

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY:
A potential security vulnerability has been identified with
the HP-UX AAA server where an unauthenticated remote attacker
could cause a denial of service.

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.

HP-UX B.11.00, and B.11.11 running HP-UX AAA Server A.06.01.02.04
or earlier.

HP-UX B.11.23 running HP-UX AAA Server A.06.01.02.06.

BACKGROUND:
The HP-UX AAA Server uses components of the OpenSSL functions
internally and is therefore vulnerable to the following items.

CAN-2004-0079: Testing performed by the OpenSSL group using
the Codenomicon TLS Test Tool uncovered a null-pointer
assignment in the do_change_cipher_spec() function. A remote
attacker could perform a carefully crafted SSL/TLS handshake
against a server that used the OpenSSL library in such a way
as to cause OpenSSL to crash. Depending on the application this
could lead to a denial of service. All versions of OpenSSL from
0.9.6c to 0.9.6k inclusive and from 0.9.7a to 0.9.7c inclusive
are affected by this issue.

CAN-2004-0112: Stephen Henson discovered a flaw in SSL/TLS
handshaking code when using Kerberos ciphersuites. A remote
attacker could perform a carefully crafted SSL/TLS handshake
against a server configured to use Kerberos ciphersuites in
such a way as to cause OpenSSL to crash. Most applications have
no ability to use Kerberos ciphersuites and will therefore be
unaffected. Versions 0.9.7a, 0.9.7b, and 0.9.7c of OpenSSL are
affected by this issue.

CAN-2004-0081: Testing performed by the OpenSSL group using
the Codenomicon TLS Test Tool uncovered a bug in older versions
of OpenSSL 0.9.6 that can lead to a Denial of Service attack
(infinite loop). This issue was traced this to a fix that was
added to OpenSSL 0.9.6d some time ago.

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.11.23
HP-UX B.11.11
HP-UX B.11.00
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AAAServer
action: install revision A.06.01.02.07 or subsequent.

END AFFECTED VERSIONS

RESOLUTION:

For HP-UX releases B.11.00, B.11.11, and B.11.23, download
a new HP-UX AAA Server product A.06.01.02.07 or later from

http://software.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.do
?productNumber=T1428AA

in order to completely resolve these issues. This product
includes OpenSSL 0.9.7c + patch.

Please write to security-alert@hp.com to request a PGP
signed version of this bulletin.

MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes - Update
Go to
http://software.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.do?
productNumber=T1428AA

to download a current version of the HP-UX AAA Server software.

* 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=VirtualVault

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Or via anonymous ftp:
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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

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.

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