From rich.boren@hp.com Thu May 27 02:19:20 2004 From: "Boren, Rich (SSRT)" To: bugtraq@securityfocus.com Date: Tue, 25 May 2004 19:05:37 -0600 Subject: [security bulletin] SSRT4749 HP-UX Java Runtime Environment (JRE) remote DoS -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 HP SECURITY BULLETIN HPSBUX01044 REVISION: 0 SSRT4749 rev.0 HP-UX Java Runtime Environment (JRE) remote DoS ----------------------------------------------------------------- NOTICE: There are no restrictions for distribution of this Bulletin provided that it remains complete and intact. The information in this Security bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible. INITIAL RELEASE: 24 May 2004 POTENTIAL SECURITY IMPACT: Remote Denial of Service (DoS). SOURCE: HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY HP Software Security Response Team REFERENCES: Sun Alert ID 57555 VULNERABILITY SUMMARY: A potential vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX Java Runtime Environment (JRE) where an unprivileged remote attacker may be able to exploit a Denial of Service (DoS). SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed. Java 1.4.2.02 and earlier (T1456AA (JDK 1.4), T1457AA (JRE 1.4)) Note: Java 1.2.X, 1.3.X and 1.4.1.X are unaffected. BACKGROUND: A vulnerability in the Java(TM) Runtime Environment with character decoding may allow an unprivileged remote attacker to cause the Java Virtual Machine to become unresponsive resulting in a Denial-of-Service (DoS) condition for the runtime environment and servers that run on the runtime environment. See http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl? doc=fsalert%2F57555&zone_32=category%3Asecurity%20Java 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 detemine if a fixed revision or applicable patch is installed. HP-UX B.11.00 HP-UX B.11.11 HP-UX B.11.22 HP-UX B.11.23 =========== Jre14 Jdk14 Jpi14 action: install revision 1.4.2.03.01 or subsequent. END AFFECTED VERSIONS RESOLUTION: There is no workaround. Manually update to Java version with th security fix: Java 1.4.2.03 or later (T1456AA (JDK 1.4), T1457AA (JRE 1.4)) from http://www.hp.com/go/java MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes - Update Update to Java version 1.4.2 with the security fix: Java 1.4.2.03.01 or later (T1456AA (JDK 1.4), T1457AA (JRE 1.4)) from: http://www.hp.com/go/java BULLETIN REVISION HISTORY: * 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=Virtual Vault SUPPORT: For further information, contact HP Services support channel. 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Note: In addition to the individual alerts/notifications for the selected operating systems/products, subscribers will automatically receive one copy of alerts for non-operating system categories (i.e., a subscriber who signs up for all six operating system alerts will only receive one copy of all the non-operating system alerts). HP-UX SPECIFIC SECURITY BULLETINS*: To review previously published Security Bulletins for HP-UX: http://itrc.hp.com/cki/bin/doc.pl/screen=ckiSecurityBulletin The HP-UX Security Patch Matrix is available here: http://itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId= hpuxSecurityMatrix Or via anonymous ftp: ftp://ftp.itrc.hp.com/export/patches/hp-ux_patch_matrix/ 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. It is strongly recommended that security related information being communicated to HP be encrypted using PGP, especially exploit information. To obtain the security-alert PGP key please send an e-mail message to security-alert@hp.com with the Subject of 'get key' (no quotes). 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