From support@us.external.hp.com Wed Mar 13 01:01:34 1996
Date: Wed, 13 Mar 1996 01:09:30 -0800
From: HPSL Mail Service <support@us.external.hp.com>
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To: Damien Sorder <jericho@netcom.com>
Subject: RE: send doc HPSBUX9402-003

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Document Id: [HPSBUX9402-003]
Date Loaded: [02-09-94]

Description: Security Vulnerability in Subnetconfig
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      HEWLETT-PACKARD SECURITY BULLETIN: #00003, 7 February 94
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PROBLEM:  Security vulnerability in /etc/subnetconfig
PLATFORM: HP 9000 Series 300, 400, 700, 800 running HP-UX 9.0/9.01
DAMAGE:   An existing user can increase access privileges.
SOLUTION: Apply patch PHNE_3563 (series 300/400, HP-UX 9.0), or
                      PHNE_3564 (series 700/800, HP-UX 9.0/9.01 ONLY)
AVAILABILITY: Monday, 7 Feb 94
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I. /etc/subnetconfig


   A. Problem

   A vulnerability exists in certain versions of subnetconfig
   that allow existing users on a system to increase their
   privileges.  These versions of subnetconfig exist on HP-UX
   versions 9.0 and 9.01.  They do not exist in prior versions
   of HP-UX or in versions subsequent to the above (9.03, etc.)
   The vulnerability is a result of an access permissions
   problem.


   B. Fixing the problem

   The vulnerability can be eliminated by applying a patch.
   Hewlett-Packard recommends that all customers concerned with the
   security of their HP-UX systems apply the appropriate patch
   as soon as possible.


   C. How to Install the Patch

   1.  Determine which patch is appropriate for your hardware
       platform and operating system:

              PHNE_3563 -- Series 300/400, HP-UX 9.0
              PHNE_3564 -- Series 700/800, HP-UX 9.0/9.01

   2.  Get a copy of the patch from one of the following locations:

       a. HP SupportLine Mail Service

       To obtain the patch, send the following in the TEXT PORTION
       OF THE MESSAGE to support@support.mayfield.hp.com
       (no Subject is required):

                send patch_name

       for example:

                send PHNE_35nn

       It will automatically be emailed back to you.  Note that
       users may also download the patch from HP SupportLine via
       ftp, kermit, or uucp.


       b. Response Center Support

       If you need additional assistance and have a support
       contract, you can contact your local Response Center for
       further help.


   3.  Apply the patch to your HP-UX system.

       a. Become superuser (or root).
       b. Put the patch into /tmp.
       c. At the shell prompt, type "sh /tmp/PHNE_35nn"
       d. At the shell prompt, for 9.x systems type
          "/etc/update -s /tmp/PHNE_35nn.updt \*"

       Note: "nn" refers to the last two digits of the appropriate
       patch from the list in step 1.

   4.  Examine /tmp/update.log for any relevant WARNINGs or ERRORs.
       This can be done as follows:

       a.  At the shell prompt, type
               "tail -60 /tmp/update.log | more"
       b.  Page through the next three screens via the space bar,
           looking for WARNING or ERROR messages.

   D. Consequences of Patch

   As a result of applying this patch and closing the security
   hole, /etc/subnetconfig will no longer be executable by non-root
   users.  This is consistent with the intended use of this program;
   it is intended for system administrators.

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