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SECURITY BULLETIN
HPSBPV02754 SSRT100803 rev.2 - HP ProCurve 5400 zl Switch, Compact flash card contains trojan malware
NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible.
Potential Security Impact:
Local compromise of system integrity
Source: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Software Security Response Team
VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
A potential security vulnerability has been identified with certain HP ProCurve 5400 zl switches using a compact flash card which may contain malware content that is a PC trojan executable. The ProCurve switch operating system is not infected with the malware and the content on the compact flash card has no impact on the operation of the switch. Reuse of the compact flash card in a personal computer and manual execution of the malware content could result in a compromise of that system's integrity.
References:
CVE-2012-0133
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP 5400 zl series switch purchased after April 30, 2011 with the noted
serial numbers
for the following products:
- J9532A 5412zl-92GG-PoE+ / 2XG SFP+ v2 Switch
- J9533A 5406zl-44G-PoE+ / 2XG SFP+ v2 Switch
- J9539A 5406zl-44G-PoE+ / 4G SFP v2 Switch
- J9540A 5412zl-92G-PoE+ / 4G SFP v2 Switch
- J9642A HP E5406 zl Switch with Premium Software
- J9643A HP E5412 zl Switch with Premium Software
- J8697A HP E5406 zl Switch Chassis
- J8698A HP E5412 zl Switch Chassis
- J8699A - HP 5406-48G zl Switch
- J8700A - HP 5412-96G zl Switch
- J9447A - HP 5406-44G-PoE+-4SFP zl Switch
- J9448A - HP 5412-92G-PoE+-4SFP zl Switch
- J8726A Management Module in the 5400 series zl switch with the following serial numbers:
- ID116AS04P through ID116AS0HR
- ID117AS00H through ID126AS0FB
Serial numbers:
- ID030AS0MZ
- ID034AS0QP
- ID049AS0D4
- ID051AS074
- ID104AS06S
- ID110AS0B6
- ID113AS0HH
- ID113AS0K2
- ID113AS0KM
- ID114AS00V
- ID114AS02F
- ID114AS03D
- ID114AS08N
- ID114AS0C8
- ID115AS08P
- ID115AS097
- ID115AS0BL
NOTE: How to obtain the serial number of the Management Module using the remote console:
- Establish a console session
- Execute the ‘show modules’ command
CVSS 2.0 Base Metrics
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Reference
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Base Vector
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Base Score
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CVE-2012-0133
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(AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
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3.7
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Information on CVSS is documented in HP Customer Notice: HPSN-2008-002
RESOLUTION
The vulnerability can be resolved by any of the three following options:
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Software Purge Option
: HP provides a script that is run by the switch manager using the ‘show tech custom’ command. This script will delete the fi(s) and directory without exposing a personal computer to the files on the compact flash. The operation of the switch is not impacted. This option is best for customers wanting to maximize the uptime of their network.
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Hardware Replacement Option
: For those customers who have 5400 zl switch inventory that is not on their network and must be purged, this option allows for the Management Module to be replaced. Also, any customer that feels uncomfortable performing the Software Purge Option can choose the Hardware Replacement Option as well. An advanced replacement Management Module will be sent to the customer. Once it arrives, the original Management Module is returned to HP after the new one is installed. The downside to this option is that the 5400 zl switch must be powered down in order to replace the Management Module, resulting in downtime.
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Software Update Option (recommended)
: The following Early Availability software update
K.15.08.00007
is available which will automatically delete the malware trojan contents on the compact flash card if present. The software update also contains many other features and functionality enhancements for the switch. Note that updating the switch software should always be done with care and with an analysis of any potential impacts. Please refer to the release notes provided with the software update location below.
For Options 1 or 2, please contact HP support:
For Option 3, the Early Availability software update
K.15.08.00007
is available here:
HISTORY
Version:1 (rev.1) - 10 April 2012 Initial Release
Version:2 (rev.2) - 26 April 2012 Updated case details and solution choices
Third Party Security Patches:
Third party security patches that are to be installed on systems running HP software products should be applied in accordance with the customer's patch management policy.
Support:
For issues about implementing the recommendations of this Security Bulletin, contact normal HP Services support channel. For other issues about the content of this Security Bulletin, send e-mail to security-alert@hp.com.
Report:
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Security Bulletin List:
A list of HP Security Bulletins, updated periodically, is contained in HP Security Notice HPSN-2011-001
https://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay/?docId=emr_na-c02964430
Security Bulletin Archive:
A list of recently released Security Bulletins is available here:
http://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/secBullArchive/
Software Product Category:
The Software Product Category is represented in the title by the two characters following HPSB.
3C = 3COM
3P = 3rd Party Software
GN = HP General Software
HF = HP Hardware and Firmware
MP = MPE/iX
MU = Multi-Platform Software
NS = NonStop Servers
OV = OpenVMS
PI = Printing and Imaging
PV = ProCurve
ST = Storage Software
TU = Tru64 UNIX
UX = HP-UX
System management and security procedures must be reviewed frequently to maintain system integrity. HP is continually reviewing and enhancing the security features of software products to provide customers with current secure solutions.
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