HPSBUX01137 SSRT5954 rev.11 - HP-UX Running TCP/IP (IPv4), Remote Denial of Service (DoS)

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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c00571568
Version: 11

HPSBUX01137 SSRT5954 rev.11 - HP-UX Running TCP/IP (IPv4), Remote Denial of Service (DoS)

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

Release Date: 2005-04-24
Last Updated: 2007-10-03

Potential Security Impact: Remote Denial of Service (DoS)

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

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX running TCP/IP (IPv4). This vulnerability could be remotely exploited to cause a Denial of Service (DoS).

References: CAN-2005-1192

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.22, B.11.23 running TCP/IP (IPv4)

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.11.11
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Networking.NET2-KRN
action: install PHNE_33159 or subsequent

HP-UX B.11.22
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Networking.NET2-KRN
action: install preliminary binary files per Security Bulletin HPSBUX01164

HP-UX B.11.23
=============
Networking.NET2-KRN
action: install PHNE_32606 or subsequent

HP-UX B.11.11
=============
IPSec.IPSEC2-KRN
- ->action: install IPSec revision A.02.01.01 or subsequent and PHNE_35351 or subsequent

HP-UX B.11.23
=============
IPSec.IPSEC2-KRN
- ->action: install IPSec revision A.02.01.01 or subsequent and PHNE_35766 or subsequent

END AFFECTED VERSIONS

Certain network traffic can result in a Denial of Service (DoS) for HP-UX systems running TCP/IP (IPv4). Receiving a certain packet on any open TCP/IP connection can result in a Denial of Service (DoS) condition which can only be corrected by a reboot of the affected system. The Denial of Service (DoS) is characterized by high cpu utilization and a lack of response on any I/O port including the system console.

Previous revisions of this Security Bulletin recommended setting ip_pmtu_strategy to 0 or 3 as a workaround. Patches or updates to resolve the issue are now available. After these patches or updates are installed the workaround will no longer be necessary or recommended.
The ip_pmtu_strategy parameter should be restored to the default value of 1.
Note: Previous versions of this Security Bulletin incorrectly stated that the default value of ip_pmtu_strategy is 2.

RESOLUTION
To resolve the vulnerability HP has provided patches and updates. Patches are available from http://itrc.hp.com Updates are available from http://www.hp.com/go/softwaredepot

HP-UX B.11.11
without IPSec
install PHNE_33159 or subsequent

HP-UX B.11.11
with IPSec
->install IPSec revision A.02.01.01 or subsequent and PHNE_35351 or subsequent

HP-UX B.11.23
without IPSec
install PHNE_32606 or subsequent

HP-UX B.11.23
with IPSec
->install IPSec revision A.02.01.01 or subsequent and PHNE_35766 or subsequent



For HP-UX B.11.22, install preliminary binary files per Security Bulletin HPSBUX01164.

MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes - NonUpdate
HP-UX B.11.22 Install preliminary binary files per Security Bulletin HPSBUX01164.



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

HISTORY
Revision:0 (rev.0) - 24 April 2005 Initial release
Revision:1 (rev.1) - 25 May 2005 Binary files available per Security Bulletin HPSBUX01164
Revision:2 (rev.2) - 1 June 2005 IPSec not included in binary files
Revision:3 (rev.3) - 27 June 2005 PHNE_33159 is available for B.11.11
Revision: 4 (rev.4) - 10 July 2005 PHNE_32606 is available for B.11.23
Revision:5 (rev.5) - 24 July 2005 Clarified the Resolution and Manual Actions sections
Revision:6 (rev.6) - 5 December 2005 IPSec revisions available
Version:7 (rev.7) - Skipped for formatting reasons
Version:8 (rev.8) - 23 January 2006 Add rev. to title
Version:9 (rev.9) - 2 April 2007 Change A.2.00.01 to A.02.00.01
Version:10 (rev.10) - 30 April 2007 Default value for ip_pmtu_strategy is 1, not 2
Version:11 (rev.11) - 3 October 2007 IPSec revision A.02.01.01 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.

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