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HP-UX TCP/IP "Rose Attack" Denial of Service Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA18082
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Release Date:
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2005-12-16
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Last Update:
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2006-10-11
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Popularity:
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9,800 views
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Critical:
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Moderately critical
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Impact:
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DoS
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| OS: | HP-UX 11.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2004-0744
CVE-2005-4316
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Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in HP-UX, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service).
The vulnerability is caused due to an error in the handling of specially crafted IP fragments. This can be exploited by sending a sequence of specially crafted IP fragments to cause the system to use too much system resources, potentially resulting in DoS. This is commonly known as the "Rose Attack".
The vulnerability has been reported in version B.11.00, B.11.04, B.11.11, and B.11.23 running TCP/IP.
Solution:
Apply updates.
http://www.hp.com/go/softwaredepot
HP-UX B.11.00:
Install PHNE_30161 or later.
HP-UX B.11.04:
Install PHNE_33427 or later, and run "sqmax 1000".
HP-UX B.11.11:
Install PHNE_34131 or later.
HP-UX B.11.23:
Install PHKL_31500. Alternatively, install IPF-HP revision A.03.05.10.02 or later.
Provided and/or discovered by:
Reported by vendor.
Changelog:
2006-01-13: Added CVE reference.
2006-08-03: Updated "Solution" section. New patch available for B.11.11.
2006-10-11: Updated "Solution" section. New patch available for B.11.00.
Original Advisory:
HPSBUX02087 SSRT4728:
http://www1.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=c00579189
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