-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Re: buffer overflow in kermit We were unable to duplicate the buffer overflow reported by btat_private when the patches recommended in the following security bulletin are installed. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- **REVISED 02** Source: HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY SECURITY BULLETIN: HPSBUX0012-135 Originally issued: 18 December 2000 Last Revised: 26 December 2002 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ISSUE: Kermit communications software contains a buffer overflow. PLATFORM: HP9000 Series 700 and 800 running HP-UX releases 11.00, 10.20, 10.10 and 10.01. POSSIBLE RESULT: Users could compromise system availability. SOLUTION: *REVISED01* Apply patches for HP-UX releases as follows: for 11.00: PHCO_22665 , --->>> 10.20: PHCO_23319 , --->>> 10.10: PHCO_23320 , --->>> 10.01: PHCO_23321. AVAILABILITY: The patches are available now. **REVISED 02** MANUAL ACTIONS: No CHANGE SUMMARY: Revision 01 Patches for 10.X are built on current code base. Revision 02 add MANUAL ACTIONS field - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- I. A. Background Hewlett-Packard Company has become aware of a defect in the Kermit communications software supplied with its operating system in various releases. B. Fixing the problem *REVISED01* The problem can be fully resolved by applying the appropriate patches to the system. For HP-UX releases 11.00: PHCO_22665 , --->>> 10.20: PHCO_23319 , --->>> 10.10: PHCO_23320 , --->>> 10.01: PHCO_23321. 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HP is not liable for any misuse of this information by any third party. ______________________________________________________________________ Yours truly, SOFTWARE SECURITY RESPONSE TEAM (SSRT) Hewlett-Packard Company HP Services -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGP Personal Security 7.0.3 iQCVAwUBPrZJE0b+N2sIuD1FAQEcNQP/eDmpMB+aMsbCPI8AlanIE5N1IezD1oh0 kB4FxHfwCdB+q+MfrlZOy9JZ5DD7vVBSdNEOydP2+wKg+yRKuUqKC6BBYSi/yJkz GPhRxSA1KfQSq4o792X+5VQYvZMJB/n59aPK04u4/YwmMcB+HvsgArQHq/yyniqY Sgvs8j0R84U= =AYGs -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----
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