SUPPORT COMMUNICATION -
SECURITY BULLETIN
HPSBGN02301 SSRT071508 rev.2 - HP Software Update Running on Windows, Remote Execution of Arbitrary Code, Gain Privileged Access
NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible.
Potential Security Impact:
Remote execution of arbitrary code, gain privileged access
Source: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Software Security Response Team
VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP Software Update
running on Windows. The vulnerability could be exploited remotely to execute
arbitrary code or gain privileged access.
References:
CVE-2007-6506
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
Any PC with HP Software Update v4.000.005.007 or earlier running on Windows
HP Software Update is an HP application which checks for and downloads updates
for HP products firmware, software, and drivers. It can also help update the security
and functionality of HP products.
HP Software Update may be installed on a PC as part of the software supplied with
certain HP PCs, printers, scanners, or cameras.
Customers can also download the HP Software Update for installation from the HP
Web Site.
RESOLUTION
HP has provided two methods to resolve this vulnerability.
1. Download and Install HP SoftPaq SP38202
HP has provided the following software patch to resolve this vulnerability: HP SoftPaq SP38202
The patch is available for download from ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp38001-38500/.
Or
2. Use HP Software Update
HP has provided the following procedure to resolve this vulnerability:
1. In Windows click Start ->All Programs ->HP ->HP Update
or
click Start ->All Programs ->HP ->HP Software Update
2. Click Next. HP Software Update will begin.
3. Click Next to begin the installation. Click Continue or OK if prompted by Windows
to continue.
4. The HP Update installer will appear. Click Continue or OK if prompted by the
installer to continue.
5. Click Finish to close HP Software Update when prompted.
Notes:
1. If HP Software Update is reinstalled using the recovery solution, the procedure above must be repeated.
2. On a PC where HP Software Update is present, the procedure above must be followed even if HP Software Update is never used.
History:
Version:1 (rev.1) - 21 December 2007 Initial release
Version:2 (rev.2) - 2 January 2008 HP SoftPaq SP38202 available
Support: For further information, contact normal HP Services support channel.
Report: To report a potential security vulnerability with any HP supported product, send Email to:
security-alert@hp.com
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* The Software Product Category that this Security Bulletin relates to is represented by the 5th and 6th characters of the Bulletin number in the title:
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GN = HP General SW
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MA = HP Management Agents
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MI = Misc. 3rd Party SW
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MP = HP MPE/iX
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NS = HP NonStop Servers
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OV = HP OpenVMS
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PI = HP Printing & Imaging
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ST = HP Storage SW
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TL = HP Trusted Linux
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TU = HP Tru64 UNIX
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UX = HP-UX
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VV = HP VirtualVault
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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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HP does not warrant that this information is necessarily accurate or complete for all user situations
and, consequently, HP will not be responsible for any damages resulting from user's use or disregard
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