SSRT2179
Published: 2002-05-21 23:01:13
Updated: 2002-05-21 23:01:13
SECURITY BULLETIN (SSRT2179) Potential Vulnerability in Compaq
ProLiant BL e-Class Integrated Administrator
Version 1.0 and Version 1.10
Doc ID: SRB0010W REVISION: 1
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Posted at
http://ftp.support.compaq.com/patches/.new/security.shtml
RELEASE DATE: May 2002
LAST UPDATED: 21 May 2002
SEVERITY: 1
SOURCE: Compaq Computer Corporation
Compaq Services
Software Security Response Team
REFERENCE: (SSRT2179) - Rev 0 - 17 May, 2002
PROBLEM SUMMARY:
A potential vulnerability exists where an authenticated user may gain
unrestricted access to the embedded operating system of the Compaq
ProLiant BL e-Class enclosure (Integrated Administrator) when this
user has Telnet, Secure Shell, or console access to the system,
and is limited to the enclosure itself.
The potential vulnerability does not extend to users who only have
web access and does not extend to the server blades.
VERSIONS IMPACTED:
Integrated Administrator firmware v1.0 and v1.10
RESOLUTION:
Upgrade to version 1.11 or higher of the Integrated Administrator
firmware (available May 2002), located at:
http://www.compaq.com/support/files/server/us/locate/5708.html
After installing this update, Compaq strongly recommends performing
the following cleanup procedure if there is any suspicion the
enclosure may have been compromised by a malicious authenticated
user:
Change all Integrated Administrator user passwords (including the
Administrator account) Execute the command "CLEAR SSHKEY"
If you were using the SSHKEY feature, then re-install your SSH
authorized key file using the "DOWNLOAD SSHKEY " command.
SUPPORT: For further information, contact Compaq Global Services.
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REPORT:
To report a potential security vulnerability with any Compaq
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Compaq appreciates your cooperation and patience. As always,
Compaq urges you to periodically review your system management
and security procedures. Compaq will continue to review and
enhance the security features of its products and work with
our customers to maintain and improve the security and integrity
of their systems.
"Compaq is broadly distributing this Security Bulletin in order to
bring to the attention of users of the affected Compaq products the
important security information contained in this Bulletin.
Compaq recommends that all users determine the applicability of
this information to their individual situations and take appropriate
action. Compaq does not warrant that this information is necessarily
accurate or complete for all user situations and, consequently,
Compaq will not be responsible for any damages resulting from
user's use or disregard of the information provided in this
Bulletin."
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