HPSBUX0208-0211
Published: 2002-08-14 13:18:49
Updated: 2002-08-14 13:18:49
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HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY SECURITY BULLETIN: HPSBUX0208-0211
Originally issued: 13 Aug 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: Possible stack corruption with TGA daemon
PLATFORM: HP9000 Series 700/800 running HP-UX release 11.04 (VVOS)
With any of the following product installed:
HP-UX 11.04, Virtualvault 4.0
HP-UX 11.04, Virtualvault 4.5
HP-UX 11.04, Virtualvault 4.6
DAMAGE: Potential unauthorized access to system files.
SOLUTION: Install the appropriate patch for the Virtualvault release:
A.04.00 PHSS_27499
A.04.50 PHSS_27500
A.04.60 PHSS_27501
MANUAL ACTIONS: None
AVAILABILITY: Patches are available now on itrc.hp.com.
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A. Background
Hewlett-Packard Company has learned of a potential stack
corruption in TGA daemon on HP-UX 11.04 (VVOS).
B. Recommended solution
Apply the following patches to the Virtualvault release
specified.
A.04.00 PHSS_27499
A.04.50 PHSS_27500
A.04.60 PHSS_27501
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