-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 HP SECURITY BULLETIN HPSBOV01121 REVISION: 0 SSRT4866 rev.0 MUP HP OpenVMS V6.x and V7.x privileged file access NOTICE: There are no restrictions for distribution of this Security Bulletin provided that it remains complete and intact. The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible. INITIAL RELEASE: 01 March 2005 POTENTIAL SECURITY IMPACT: authorized user may gain access to privileged files SOURCE: Hewlett-Packard Company HP Software Security Response Team VULNERABILITY SUMMARY: A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP OpenVMS VAX version 7.x and 6.x and OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.x or 6.x that may allow a local authorized user to gain unauthorized privileged access to data and system resources. REFERENCES: None SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed. HP OpenVMS Alpha V7.3-2, HP OpenVMS Alpha V7.3-1, HP OpenVMS Alpha V6.2-x, HP OpenVMS VAX V7.3, HP OpenVMS VAX V6.2-x NOTE: For all other OpenVMS Version 7.x or 6.x, Alpha or VAX installations, upgrade to a minimum of a supported HP OpenVMS VAX or Alpha version and then apply the patches included within this bulletin. BACKGROUND: The kits may be downloaded from the ITRC by going to http://www2.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/enterService.do enter the patch id and then search, download the MUP (mandatory update patch) by following the ITRC instructions. It should be much faster searching without including the file extensions in the search window. RESOLUTION: To protect against this potential security vulnerability, HP is providing a MUP for OpenVMS customers. NOTE: OpenVMS V8.2 and OpenVMS VAX Version 5.* customers are not affected by this potential security vulnerability. Customers who have installed DECnet-Plus must install both MUP kits listed. OpenVMS Alpha V7.3-2 DECnet-Plus MUP - AXP_DNVOSIMUP01-V732.PCSI-DCX_AXPEXE OpenVMS MUP - VMS732_VMSMUP-V0100.PCSI-DCX_AXPEXE OpenVMS Alpha V7.3-1 DECnet-Plus MUP - AXP_DNVOSIMUP01-V731.PCSI-DCX_AXPEXE OpenVMS MUP - VMS731_VMSMUP-V0100.PCSI-DCX_AXPEXE OpenVMS Alpha V6.2-x DECnet-Plus MUP - AXP_DNVOSIMUP01-V63.PCSI-DCX_AXPEXE OpenVMS MUP - ALPVMSMUP01_062.A OpenVMS VAX V7.3 DECnet-Plus MUP - VAX_DNVOSIMUP01-V73.PCSI-DCX_VAXEXE OpenVMS MUP - VAXVMSMUP01_073.A OpenVMS VAX V6.2-x DECnet-Plus MUP - VAX_DNVOSIMUP01-V63 OpenVMS MUP - VAXVMSMUP01_062.A BULLETIN REVISION HISTORY: Revision 0 - 01 March 2005 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. 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To review previously published Security Bulletins visit: http://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: 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." (c)Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information provided is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. To the extent permitted by law, neither HP nor its affiliates, subcontractors or suppliers will be liable for incidental, special or consequential damages including downtime cost; lost profits; damages relating to the procurement of substitute products or services; or damages for loss of data, or software restoration. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company and the names of Hewlett-Packard products referenced herein are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company in the United States and other countries. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGP 8.1 iQA/AwUBQiWr1uAfOvwtKn1ZEQLETACfecQ7feZL4sqNAGkEzf831/gCSK8AnRlZ dgbUAxctcpGA9DQS1iu9DzTw =rtnB -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----