TCP/IP for HP OpenVMS Bind Version 8 Potential Denial

From: Didier Morandi (no_at_spam.com)
Date: 02/03/04

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    The VAXUS association is pleased to let you know the following from HP.

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    SECURITY BULLETIN

    REVISION: 0

    SSRT3653 - TCP/IP for HP OpenVMS Bind Version 8 Potential Denial
    of Service (DoS)

    - -----------------------------------------------------------------
    NOTICE: There are no restrictions for distribution of this
    Bulletin provided that it remains complete and intact.

    RELEASE DATE: 2 February 2004

    SEVERITY: 1

    SOURCE: HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
    Software Security Response Team

    REFERENCE: CERT VU#734644, HPSBUX0311-303, SSRT3653 for
    HP Tru64 UNIX

    PROBLEM SUMMARY
    A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HP
    TCP/IP for HP OpenVMS Bind 8 software that may result in a local
    or remote user creating a Denial of Service (DoS).

    VERSIONS IMPACTED
    Currently supported versions of HP TCP/IP including HP TCP/IP
    V5.1 for HP OpenVMS Alpha and VAX and HP TCP/IP V5.3 for HP
    OpenVMS VAX only.

    NOTE: The affected versions of Bind from ISC (Internet Software
    Consortium) are Bind 8 prior to 8.3.7 and Bind 8.4.x to 8.4.2j

    RESOLUTION
    HP is making the following resolution files available for
    download until the solution is released in a future ECO kit for
    HP TCP/IP V5.1 for HP OpenVMS Alpha/VAX and V5.3 for HP
    OpenVMS VAX

           TCPIP$BIND_SERVER.EXE_ECO_I_V_V51

           TCPIP$BIND_SERVER.EXE_ECO_I_A_V51

           TCPIP$BIND_SERVER.EXE_ECO_G_V_V53

    Note: The files are available from the following ftp site:

    System: hprc.external.hp.com (192.170.19.51)

    Login: vmstcpip

    Password: vmstcpip

    FTP Access: ftp://vmstcpip:vmstcpip@hprc.external.hp.com/

    or: ftp://vmstcpip:vmstcpip@192.170.19.51/

    or: ftp hprc.external.hp.com

    1. Download and install the appropriate file(s).

         a. Download the appropriate file(s).

         TCPIP$BIND_SERVER.EXE_ECO_I_V_V51 MD5 checksum
            9276247ca53c1002a3ff35e0f3d4c2cf

         TCPIP$BIND_SERVER.EXE_ECO_I_A_V51 MD5 checksum
            0c950b93732c4d8a7ac9e9d5807bc922

         TCPIP$BIND_SERVER.EXE_ECO_G_V_V53 MD5 checksum
            5fdeff0105e997ed6a275b0dc2936295

         b. Verify the MD5 checksum.

    2. Stop the BIND server:

         $ @sys$startup:tcpip$bind_shutdown

    3. Copy the new image to sys$common:[sysexe]

         a. For VAX only V5.3

         $ copy TCPIP$BIND_SERVER.EXE_ECO_G_V_V53 sys$common:[sysexe]
    tcpip$bind_server.exe

         b. For VAX only V5.1

         $ copy TCPIP$BIND_SERVER.EXE_ECO_I_V_V51 sys$common:[sysexe]
    tcpip$bind_server.exe

         c. For Alpha only V5.1

         $ copy TCPIP$BIND_SERVER.EXE_ECO_I_A_V51 sys$common:[sysexe]
    tcpip$bind_server.exe

    4. Restart the BIND server:

         $ @sys$startup:tcpip$bind_startup

    SUPPORT: For further information, contact HP Services.

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    REPORT: To report a potential security vulnerability with any HP
    supported product, send email to: security-alert@hp.com

    As always, HP urges you to periodically review your system
    management and security procedures. HP will continue to review
    and enhance the security features of its products and work with
    our customers to maintain and improve the security and integrity
    of their systems.

    "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."

    (C)Copyright 2003 Hewlett-Packard Company
    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 or 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
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    restoration. The information in this document is subject to
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    D. 

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