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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c00705390
Version: 1

HPSBUX02128 SSRT5996 - rev.1 HP-UX mkdir(1) Local Unauthorized Access

NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible.

Release Date: 2006-06-28
Last Updated: 2006-06-27

Potential Security Impact: Local unauthorized access

Source: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Software Security Response Team

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX. The vulnerability 
could be exploited by a local user to gain unauthorized access.

References: none

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP-UX B.11.00, B.11.04, B.11.11, B.11.23

BACKGROUND

To determine if an HP-UX system has an affected version, search the output of 
"swlist -a revision -l fileset" for one of the filesets listed below. For affected 
systems verify that the recommended action has been taken.

AFFECTED VERSIONS

HP-UX B.11.00
===========
OS-Core.UX-CORE
action: install PHCO_34533 or subsequent

HP-UX B.11.04
===========
OS-Core.UX-CORE
action: install PHCO_35040 or subsequent

HP-UX B.11.11
===========
OS-Core.UX-CORE
action: install PHCO_32036 or subsequent

HP-UX B.11.23
===========
OS-Core.UX2-CORE
action: install PHCO_34151 or subsequent

END AFFECTED VERSIONS

RESOLUTION

HP is providing the following patches to resolve this potential vulnerability. 
These patches can be downloaded from https://itrc.hp.com

Release                   Patch ID

HP-UX B.11.00       PHCO_34533
HP-UX B.11.04       PHCO_35040
HP-UX B.11.11       PHCO_32036
HP-UX B.11.23       PHCO_34151


MANUAL ACTIONS: No

PRODUCT SPECIFIC INFORMATION
HP-UX Security Patch Check: Security Patch Check revision B.02.00 analyzes all 
HP-issued Security Bulletins to provide a subset of recommended actions that 
potentially affect a specific HP-UX system. For more information: https://software.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.do?productNumber=B6834AA

HISTORY:
Version: 1 (rev.1) - 28 June 2006 Initial release 

Support: For further information, contact normal HP Services
support channel.

Report: To report a potential security vulnerability with any HP
supported product, send Email to: security-alert@hp.com.  It is
strongly recommended that security related information being
communicated to HP be encrypted using PGP, especially exploit
information.  To get the security-alert PGP key, please send an
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* The Software Product Category that this Security Bulletin
relates to is represented by the 5th and 6th characters of the
Bulletin number in the title:

    GN = HP General SW,
    MA = HP Management Agents,
    MI = Misc. 3rd party SW,
    MP = HP MPE/iX,
    NS = HP NonStop Servers,
    OV = HP OpenVMS,
    PI = HP Printing & Imaging,
    ST = HP Storage SW,
    TL = HP Trusted Linux,
    TU = HP Tru64 UNIX,
    UX = HP-UX,
    VV = HP Virtual Vault


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.

"HP is broadly distributing this Security Bulletin in order to
bring to the attention of users of the affected HP products the
important security information contained in this Bulletin. HP
recommends that all users determine the applicability of this
information to their individual situations and take appropriate
action. HP does not warrant that this information is necessarily
accurate or complete for all user situations and, consequently, HP
will not be responsible for any damages resulting from user's use
or disregard of the information provided in this Bulletin. To the
extent permitted by law, HP disclaims all warranties, either
express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement."


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