HP-UX Running OpenSSL, Remote Denial of Service (DoS), Bypass Security Restrictions (HPSBUX02435)

Original Release Date: June 26, 2009
Last Revised: June 26, 2009
Number: ASA-2009-230
Risk Level: Low
Advisory Version: 1.0
Advisory Status: Interim

1. Overview:

Title: HP-UX Running OpenSSL, Remote Denial ofService (DoS), Bypass Security Restrictions (HPSBUX02435)
Potential Impact: Remote Denial of Service (DoS), bypass security restrictions
Summary: Potential security vulnerabilities have been identified with HP-UX running OpenSSL. These vulnerabilities could be exploited remotely to create a Denial of Service (DoS) and bypass security restrictions. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the names CVE-2009-0590, CVE-2009-0591 and CVE-2009-0789 to these issues.
Affected Versions: HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23, B.11.31 running OpenSSL

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

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

Product: Affected Version(s): Risk Level: Actions:
Avaya Proactive Contact 3.0.x Low See recommended actions below.  This issue will be addressed in accordance with section five of Avaya's Product Security Vulnerability Response Policy

Recommended Actions:
Avaya strongly recommends that customers follow networking and security best practices by implementing firewalls, ACLs, physical security or other appropriate access restrictions. Though Avaya believes such restrictions should always be in place; risk to Avaya's product and the surrounding network from this potential vulnerability may be mitigated by ensuring these practices are implemented until such time as a product update is available. Further restrictions as deemed necessary based on the customer's security policies may be required during this interim period.

3. Additional Information:

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5. Revision History:

V 1.0 - June 26, 2009 - Initial Statement issued.

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