HPSBTL0207-052
Published: 2002-07-19 13:28:36
Updated: 2002-07-19 13:28:36
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HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY SECURITY BULLETIN: HPSBTL0207-052
Originally issued: 18 July 2002
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The information in the following Security Bulletin should be acted
upon as soon as possible. Hewlett-Packard Company will not be
liable for any consequences to any customer resulting from customer's
failure to fully implement instructions in this Security Bulletin as
soon as possible.
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PROBLEM: Security vulnerability in Apache mod_ssl 2.8.9.
PLATFORM: Any system running HP Secure OS software for Linux Release 1.0
DAMAGE: Potential for unauthorized access to web server resources.
SOLUTION: Apply the appropriate patch.
MANUAL ACTIONS: None
AVAILABILITY: The patch is available now.
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A. Background
It has been determined that mod_ssl version 2.8.9 which was
compiled with Apache 1.3.26 has a potential security
vulnerability. Mod_ssl 2.8.10 has been released to correct
the problem.
B. Fixing the problem
Apply the following patch:
HPTL_00024
This patch is available as follows: -
Use your browser to access the HP IT Resource Center page
at:
http://itrc.hp.com
Use the 'Login' tab at the left side of the screen to login
using your ID and password. Use your existing login or the
"Register" button at the left to create a login. Remember to save the
User ID assigned to you, and your password. This login provides
access to many useful areas of the ITRC.
Under the "Maintenance and Support" section, select "Individual Patches".
In the field at the bottom of the page labeled "retrieve a specific patch
by entering the patch name", enter {{ Patch number (s) }}
For instructions on installing the patch, please see the install text file
included in the patch.
C. To subscribe to automatically receive future NEW HP Security
Bulletins from the HP IT Resource Center via electronic
mail, do the following:
Use your browser to access to the HP IT Resource Center page
at:
http://itrc.hp.com
Use the 'Login' tab at the left side of the screen to login
using your ID and password. Use your existing login or the
"Register" button at the left to create a login. Remember to
save the User ID assigned to you, and your password. This
login provides access to many useful areas of the ITRC.
In the left most frame select "Maintenance and Support".
Under the "Notifications" section (near the bottom of
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To -subscribe- to future HP Security Bulletins or other
Technical Digests, click the check box (in the left column)
for the appropriate digest and then click the "Update
Subscriptions" button at the bottom of the page.
or
To -review- bulletins already released, select the link
(in the middle column) for the appropriate digest.
D. To report new security vulnerabilities, send email to
security-alert@hp.com
Please encrypt any exploit information using the
security-alert PGP key, available from your local key
server. You ma also get the security-alert PGP key by
sending a message with a -subject- (not body) of
'get key' (no quotes) to security-alert@hp.com.
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