SUPPORT COMMUNICATION -
SECURITY BULLETIN
HPSBMI02632 SSRT100379 rev.1 - HP/Palm webOS, Execution of Arbitrary Code, Denial of Service (DoS), Unauthorized File System Write Access
NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible.
Potential Security Impact:
Execution of arbitrary code, Denial of Service (DoS), and unauthorized file system write access
Source: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Software Security Response Team
VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
Potential JavaScript and HTML injection security vulnerabilities have been identified with the Email application shipped with HP/Palm webOS. These vulnerabilities could be exploited to allow potential execution of arbitrary code or lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) condition.
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HP/Palm webOS which may allow malicious Plug-in Development Kit (PDK) applications to gain unauthorized file system write access, thereby allowing them to overwrite sensitive files and potentially lead to execution of arbitrary code.
References:
CVE-2011-1737 (Email), CVE-2011-1738 (PDK applications)
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP/Palm webOS v1.4.5, v1.4.5.1
CVSS 2.0 Base Metrics
|
Reference
|
Base Vector
|
Base Score
|
|
CVE-2011-1737
|
(AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
|
6.8
|
|
CVE-2011-1738
|
(AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
|
6.9
|
Information on CVSS is documented in HP Customer Notice: HPSN-2008-002
The Hewlett-Packard Company thanks David Belcher, BlackBerry Security Research Group for reporting an HTML injection vulnerability to webos-security@palm.com.
RESOLUTION
The vulnerability can be resolved by updating affected devices to HP/Palm webOS version 2.1 or a subsequent webOS version. This update will be provided automatically from the wireless carrier.
HISTORY
Version:1 (rev.1) - 09 May 2011 Initial Release
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.
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.
"HP is broadly distributing this Security Bulletin in order to bring to the attention of users of the affected HP products the important security information contained in this Bulletin. HP recommends that all users determine the applicability of this information to their individual situations and take appropriate action.
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
of the information provided in this Bulletin. To the extent permitted by law, HP disclaims all warranties,
either express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose, title and non-infringement."
©Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information provided is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. To the extent permitted by law, neither HP or its affiliates, subcontractors or suppliers will be liable for incidental,special or consequential damages including downtime cost; lost profits;damages relating to the procurement of substitute products or services; or damages for loss of data, or software restoration. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company and the names of Hewlett-Packard products referenced herein are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company in the United States and other countries. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective
owners.
|
Printable version
