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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN
Document ID: c01241483
Version: 1
HPSBUX02285 SSRT071484 rev.1 - HP-UX Running Aries PA Emulator, Local Unauthorized Access
NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible.
Release Date: 2007-10-31
Last Updated: 2007-10-31
Potential Security Impact: Local unauthorized access
Source: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Software Security Response Team
VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the Aries PA-RISC emulation software running on HP-UX IA-64 platforms only. This vulnerability may allow local unauthorized access.
References: none
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP-UX B.11.23 (IA), and B.11.31 running all versions of Aries PA-RISC emulation software.
BACKGROUND
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 a fixed revision or applicable patch is installed.
AFFECTED VERSIONS
HP-UX B.11.23
===========
OS-Core.CORE2-64SLIB
OS-Core.CORE2-SHLIBS
action: install PHSS_35528 or subsequent
HP-UX B.11.31
===========
OS-Core.CORE2-64SLIB
OS-Core.CORE2-SHLIBS
action: install PHSS_36311 or subsequent
END AFFECTED VERSIONS
RESOLUTION
HP is providing the following patches to resolve the vulnerability.
The updates are available from: http://itrc.hp.com
HP-UX B.11.23 (IA)
PHSS_35528 or subsequent
HP-UX B.11.31
PHSS_36311 or subsequent
MANUAL ACTIONS: No
PRODUCT SPECIFIC INFORMATION
HP-UX Software Assistant:
HP-UX Software Assistant is an enhanced application that replaces HP-UX Security Patch Check. It analyzes all HP-issued Security Bulletins and lists recommended actions that may apply to a specific HP-UX system. It can also download patches and create a depot automatically. For more information see: https://www.hp.com/go/swa
HISTORY:
Version: 1 (rev.1) 31 October 2007 Initial release
Third Party Security Patches:
Third party security patches which are to be installed on systems running HP software products should be applied in accordance with the customer's patch management policy. Support: For further information, contact normal HP Services support channel.
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