HP-UX running TCP/IP Remote Denial of Service (DoS) (HPSBUX02087)

Original Release Date: March 1, 2006
Last Revised: March 1, 2006
Number: ASA-2006-062
Risk Level: Low
Advisory Version: 1.0
Advisory Status: Final

1. Overview:

TITLE: HPSBUX02087 SSRT4728 rev.1 - HP-UX running TCP/IP Remote Denial of Service (DoS)
SUMMARY: A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX running TCP/IP. The potential vulnerability could be exploited remotely to cause a Denial of Service.
AFFECTED SOFTWARE: HP-UX B.11.00, B.11.04, B.11.11, and B.11.23 running TCP/IP

HP-UX B.11.00 and B.11.11 with TCP/IP are installed on certain Avaya products, and are therefore vulnerable.

The original advisory from HP can be viewed at:

2. Avaya System Products with HP-UX running TCP/IP:

Product: Affected Version(s): Risk Level: Actions:
Avaya Predictive Dialer HP-UX 11.00, 11.11 Low For HP-UX 11.00 systems, install PHNE_33395 or subsequent, then configure sqmax.

For HP-UX 11.11 systems, install PHNE_33729 or subsequent, then configure sqmax
See Recommended actions below for sqmax instructions.

Recommended Actions:
After installing the correct patch for affected versions of HP-UX, download sqmax.tar via ftp from hprc.external.hp.com (Login:sqmax Password:sqmax). Untar the file and then see sqmax.readme for further details.

3. Additional Information:

Additional information may also be available via the Avaya support website and through your Avaya account representative. Please contact your Avaya product support representative, or dial 1-800-242-2121, with any questions.

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5. Revision History:

V 1.0 - March 1, 2006 - Initial Statement issued.

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