Hewlett-Packard HP-UX SLSd Arbitrary File Creation Vulnerability iDefense Security Advisory 02.13.07 http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/ Feb 13, 2007 I. BACKGROUND Hewlett-Packard's HP-UX introduced "Single Logical Screen" (SLS) in 1995 to facilitate using multiple graphics devices on a single desktop. Distributed SLS, or SLS/d, extends SLS to allow the utilization of graphics devices within multiple computer systems. More information is available at the following URL. http://docs.hp.com/en/B2355-90142/ch05s03.html II. DESCRIPTION Remote exploitation of a design error within Hewlett-Packard's "SLSd" daemon could allow an attacker to execute privileges as the superuser. The problem specifically exists due to a design error within the "SLSd_daemon" RPC daemon that provides connectivity between the distributed systems. This daemon registers itself under the RPC PROGID of 536870913 or 351456, depending on the HP-UX version. By sending a specially crafted request, the daemon will write attacker supplied data to an arbitrary file as the superuser. III. ANALYSIS Exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to gain superuser privileges by overwriting select files such as .rhosts, cron scripts, or other files used for authentication. IV. DETECTION iDefense has confirmed the existence of this vulnerability within the "SLSd_daemon" binary as shipped with HP-UX 11.11i and 10.20. All versions are suspected to be vulnerable. V. WORKAROUND Employ firewalls to limit access to the affected system to reduce exposure to this vulnerability. If you are not using Distrubuted SLS, disable the SLSd_daemon. VI. VENDOR RESPONSE Hewlett-Packard has addressed this vulnerabilty with HP Security Advisory HPSBUX02191. More information is available at the following URL. http://www1.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=c00862809 VII. CVE INFORMATION A Mitre Corp. Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) number has not been assigned yet. VIII. DISCLOSURE TIMELINE 01/30/2007 Initial vendor notification 01/30/2007 Initial vendor response 02/13/2007 Coordinated public disclosure IX. CREDIT The discoverer of this vulnerability wishes to remain anonymous. Get paid for vulnerability research http://labs.idefense.com/methodology/vulnerability/vcp.php Free tools, research and upcoming events http://labs.idefense.com/ X. LEGAL NOTICES Copyright © 2006 iDefense, Inc. Permission is granted for the redistribution of this alert electronically. It may not be edited in any way without the express written consent of iDefense. If you wish to reprint the whole or any part of this alert in any other medium other than electronically, please e-mail customerservice@private for permission. Disclaimer: The information in the advisory is believed to be accurate at the time of publishing based on currently available information. Use of the information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are no warranties with regard to this information. Neither the author nor the publisher accepts any liability for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss or damage arising from use of, or reliance on, this information.
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