Document ID:  HPSBTL0204-036
Date Loaded:  20020403
      Title:  Security vulnerabilities in the kernel

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    HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY SECURITY BULLETIN: #036
    Originally issued: 03 Apr '02
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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.

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PROBLEM:  Security vulnerabilities in the kernel.

PLATFORM: Any system running HP Secure OS software for Linux Release 1.0

DAMAGE:   Potential vulnerability within kernel due to static linking 
          to zlib library that contains a flaw.

SOLUTION: Apply the appropriate patch.

MANUAL ACTIONS: None

AVAILABILITY: The patches are available now.
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 A. Background
 
    HP Secure OS software for Linux Release 1.0 was based upon the 
    2.4.5 version of the Linux kernel. Since that kernel release and 
    subsequent releases a vulnerability has been discovered in the kernel.

    These vulnerabilities are fixed in the Redhat Linux kernel version
    2.4.9-31. The patches listed below apply a version of this kernel
    that has been ported to HP Secure OS software for Linux.

    Please see HPSBTL0204-030 for more details on the zlib vulnerability.

 B. Fixing the problem
 
    Apply one of the following patches (depending upon the processor
    architecture on the installed system):
 
	Patch ID      Architecture
	----------    ------------------------
	HPTL_00013    i586
	HPTL_00014    i686    (uniprocessor)
	HPTL_00015    i686SMP (multiprocessor)
 
    These patches are available as follows: -

    Use your browser to access the HP IT Resource Center page
    at:

       http://itrc.hp.com

    Use the 'Login' tab at the left side of the screen to login
    using your ID and password.  Use your existing login or the
    "Register" button at the left to create a login. Remember to save the
    User ID assigned to you, and your password. This login provides
    access to many useful areas of the ITRC.

    Under the "Maintenance and Support" section, select "Individual Patches".

    In the field at the bottom of the page labeled "retrieve a specific patch
    by entering the patch name", enter {{ Patch number (s) }}

    For instructions on installing the patch, please see the install text file
    included in the patch.


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