Title       : Sec. Vulnerability in CDE on HP-UX 10.[10, 20, 24, 30]
Date        : 971106
Type        : SB
Document ID : HPSBUX9710-072



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**REVISED 01** HEWLETT-PACKARD SECURITY BULLETIN: #00072, 29 Oct. 1997
Last Revised: 6 November 1997
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implement instructions in this Security Bulletin as soon as possible.

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PROBLEM:  Buffer overflows in CDE.

PLATFORM: HP9000 series 700/800, HP-UX releases 10.10, 10.20, 10.24,
          and 10.30.

DAMAGE:   suid/sgid CDE programs can be exploited to increase privileges.


SOLUTION: Install the patches listed below and relink any programs
            linked with archived CDE libraries.

AVAILABILITY:  All patches are available now.

CHANGE SUMMARY: Added patch for HP-UX release 10.24.
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I.
   A. Background - Several buffer overflow conditions have been
                   identified in the Common Desktop Environment (CDE).

   B. Fixing the problem - Install the applicable patches:
**REVISED 01**

      PHSS_12137    10.10 CDE Runtime
      PHSS_12138    10.20 CDE Runtime
      PHSS_12139    10.20 CDE Developer's Kit
--->> PHSS_13046    10.24 CDE Runtime
      PHSS_12151    10.30 CDE Runtime
      PHSS_12152    10.30 CDE Developer's Kit

      NOTE: CDE was not offered on 10.0 and 10.01 releases of HP-UX.

   C. Recommended solution - Install the applicable patches and
      relink archived suid/sgid programs.

   D. Impact of the patch - The patch corrects buffer overflow conditions.


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