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Source: HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
SECURITY BULLETIN: HPSBUX0203-188
Originally issued: 18 March 2002
Last Revised: 10 January 2003
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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
ailure to fully implement instructions in this Security Bulletin as
soon as possible.
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ISSUE: A vulnerability in Java(TM) Web Start may allow an
application
using it to gain access to restricted resources.
PLATFORM: HP9000 Series 700/800 running HP-UX releases 11.x only.
This security bulletin applies to Java Web Start on HP-UX.
It does not cover software shipped on Linux or Windows/NT.
POSSIBLE RESULT: Restricted resources are accessed improperly.
**REVISED 01**
MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes - Update
Web Start 1.0.1.01 or higher for HP-UX 11.x.
SOLUTION: Install the latest Java Web Start release, as described
below.
AVAILABILITY: These fixed releases are on www.hp.com/go/java now.
They are not available from itrc.hp.com
CHANGE SUMMARY: Revision 01 correct MANUAL ACTIONS field
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A. Background
A vulnerability in certain versions of Java(TM) Web Start may be
exploited by an application to access restricted resources.
There are no known attacks reported based on this vulnerability
to the best of Sun's knowledge.
B. Fixing the problem
Obtain and install the latest release of the Java Web Start
product. This will be found by going to
www.hp.com/go/java.
Section C. 1.) below will guide you in determining your
installed Java Web Start version on HP-UX. The vulnerability is
fixed in release 1.0.1.01 or higher.
C. Recommended solution
Web Start 1.0.1.01 or higher for HP-UX 11.x.
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HP-UX: Determining Java version information for Java Web Start
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To find the version string, execute Java Web Start:
<installdir>/javaws/javaws
then click on Help -> About Java Web Start menu.
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displayProductInfo.pl?productNumber=B6834AA"
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Yours truly,
HP S/W Security Team
WTEC Cupertino, California