INFORMATION BULLETIN

S-111: HP OpenView Operations (OVO) Agents Running Shared Trace Service Vulnerability

[Hewlett-Packard HPSBMA02239 SSRT061260 rev. 3]

January 11, 2008 19:00 GMT
[REVISED 10 Apr 2008]


PROBLEM:	A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HP OpenView Operations (OVO) Agents running Shared Trace Service.
PLATFORM:	HP OpenView OVO Agents OVO8.x HTTPS agents on AIX, HP-UX (IA and PA), HP Tru64 Unix, Solaris, and Windows running Shared Trace Service HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) v6.41, v7.01, v7.50, v7.51 running XPL earlier than 03.10.040 on HP-UX, Solaris, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Linux
DAMAGE:	Execution of arbitrary code.
SOLUTION:	Upgrade to the appropriate version.

VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT:	The risk is MEDIUM. Could be remotely exploited to execute arbitrary code.

LINKS:
CIAC BULLETIN:	http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/s-111.shtml
ORIGINAL BULLETIN:	Visit Hewlett-Packard Subscription Service for: HPSBMA02239 SSRT061260 rev. 3
ADDITIONAL LINK:	HPSBMA02242 SSRT061260 rev. 3
CVE:	CVE-2007-3872

REVISION HISTORY:
04/10/2008 - revised S-111 to add a link to Hewlett-Packard for HPSBMA02242
             SSRT061260 rev. 3 for HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 
			 v6.41, v7.01, v7.50, v7.51 running XPL earlier than 03.10.040 on 
			 HP-UX, Solaris, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Linux.





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Submitted Date: Thu Jul 12 11:16:08 GMT 2007
Title: HPSBMA02239 SSRT061260 rev.3 - HP OpenView Operations (OVO) Agents Running Shared Trace Service, Remote Arbitrary Code Execution
Document ID: emr_na-c01110576-3
Last Modified Date: Tue Jan 08 22:03:33 GMT 2008

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Document ID: c01110576

Version: 3

HPSBMA02239 SSRT061260 rev.3 - HP OpenView Operations (OVO) Agents Running Shared Trace Service, Remote Arbitrary Code Execution
NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible.
Release Date: 2007-08-07

Last Updated: 2008-01-08

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Potential Security Impact: Remote arbitrary code execution

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

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HP OpenView Operations (OVO) Agents running Shared Trace Service. The vulnerability could be remotely exploited to execute arbitrary code.

References: CVE-2007-3872

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP OpenView OVO Agents OVO8.x HTTPS agents on AIX, HP-UX (IA and PA), HP Tru64 Unix, Solaris, and Windows running Shared Trace Service.

BACKGROUND
For a PGP signed version of this security bulletin please write to: security-alert@hp.com

Note: HP OpenView Operations (OVO) requires HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) on the OVO server. OVO will install OV NNM if it is not already present. OV NNM requires the installation of certain patches to be compatible with the resolution discussed below. To insure correct operation the recommendations of Security Bulletin HPSBMA02242 SSRT061260 must be implemented before the recommendations of this Security Bulletin.

The Hewlett-Packard Company thanks Cody Pierce of TippingPoint DV Labs (dvlabs.tippingpoint.com) for reporting this vulnerability to security-alert@hp.com.

The Hewlett-Packard Company thanks an anonymous researcher working with the iDefense VCP for reporting this vulnerability to security-alert@hp.com.

RESOLUTION
HP has made the following patches available to resolve the vulnerability. The patches can be downloaded from http://itrc.hp.com

Each patch is to be installed on the operating system listed in the "System to be Patched" column. Each patch is for communication with the operating system listed in the "Client System" column.

Patch (or subsequent) System to be Patched Client System
PHSS_37397 HP-UX PA HP-UX PA
PHSS_37399 HP-UX PA HP-UX IA
PHSS_37398 HP-UX PA Solaris
PHSS_37335 HP-UX PA Windows
PHSS_36278 HP-UX PA Linux
PHSS_37336 HP-UX PA AIX
PHSS_35457 HP-UX PA Tru64 Unix
ITOSOL_00633 Solaris HP-UX PA
ITOSOL_00635 Solaris HP-UX IA
ITOSOL_00634 Solaris Solaris
ITOSOL_00628 Solaris Windows
ITOSOL_00586 Solaris Linux
ITOSOL_00629 Solaris AIX
ITOSOL_00530 Solaris Tru64 Unix

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

The following text is for use by the HP-UX Software Assistant.

AFFECTED VERSIONS (for HP-UX)

HP-UX B.11.11
HP-UX B.11.23
HP-UX B.11.31
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OVO-CLT.OVO-UX11-CLT
action: install PHSS_37397 or subsequent

OVO-CLT.OVO-UXIA-CLT
action: install PHSS_37399 or subsequent

OVO-CLT.OVO-SOL-CLT
action: install PHSS_37398 or subsequent

OVO-CLT.OVO-WIN-CLT
action: install PHSS_37335 or subsequent

OVO-CLT.OVO-LIN-CLT
action: install PHSS_36278 or subsequent

OVO-CLT.OVO-AIX-CLT
action: install PHSS_37336 or subsequent

OVO-CLT.OVO-TRU-CLT
action: install PHSS_35457 or subsequent

END AFFECTED VERSIONS (for HP-UX)

HISTORY
Version:1 (rev.1) - 7 August 2007 Initial release
Version:2 (rev.2) - 28 August 2007 Added OV NNM information, added CVE-2007-3872 to the references, PHSS_35457, ITOSOL_00530 available
Version:3 (rev.3) - 8 January 2008 patches available

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.

Report: To report a potential security vulnerability with any HP supported product, send Email to: security-alert@hp.com
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To review previously published Security Bulletins visit: http://www.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/secBullArchive.do

* 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 VirtualVault

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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