HP-UX Running IPv6, Remote Denial of Service (DoS) and Unauthorized Access (HPSBUX02407)

Original Release Date: February 12, 2009
Last Revised: February 12, 2009
Number: ASA-2009-059
Risk Level: Low
Advisory Version: 1.0
Advisory Status: Final

1. Overview:

Title: HP-UX Running IPv6, Remote Denial of Service (DoS) and Unauthorized Access (HPSBUX02407)
Potential Impact: Remote Denial of Service (DoS) and Unauthorized Access
Summary: A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX running IPv6. This vulnerability could be exploited remotely resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS) and unauthorized access. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the names CVE-2008-2476 and CVE-2008-4404 to these issues.
Affected Versions:HP-UX B11.11

More information about this vulnerability can be found in the security advisory issued by HP-UX:

2. Avaya System Products with HP-UX running IPv6:

Product: Affected Version(s): Risk Level: Actions:
Avaya Proactive Contact 3.0 Low Install patch PHNE_37898.

Recommended Actions:
For all vulnerable system products, Avaya recommends that customers restrict local and network access to the server. This restriction should be enforced through the use of physical security, firewalls, ACLs, VPNs, and other generally-accepted networking practices until such time as the patch can be installed.

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 - February 12, 2009 - Initial Statement issued.

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