__________________________________________________________ The U.S. Department of Energy Computer Incident Advisory Capability ___ __ __ _ ___ / | /_\ / \___ __|__ / \ \___ __________________________________________________________ INFORMATION BULLETIN HP Software Update Running on Windows [HPSBGN02301 SSRT071508 rev. 2] January 8, 2008 21:00 GMT Number S-107 ______________________________________________________________________________ PROBLEM: A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP Software Update running on Windows. PLATFORM: Any PC with HP Software Update v4.000.005.007 or earlier running on Windows DAMAGE: Could be exploited remotely to execute arbitrary code or gain privileged access. SOLUTION: Upgrade to the appropriate version. ______________________________________________________________________________ VULNERABILITY The risk is MEDIUM. Could be exploited remotely to execute ASSESSMENT: arbitrary code or gain privileged access. ______________________________________________________________________________ LINKS: CIAC BULLETIN: http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/s-107.shtml ORIGINAL BULLETIN: Visit Hewlett-Packard Subscription Service for: HPSBGN02301 SSRT071508 rev. 2 CVE: http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name= CVE-2007-6506 ______________________________________________________________________________ [***** Start HPSBGN02301 SSRT071508 rev. 2 *****] Submitted Date: Fri Dec 21 06:57:31 GMT 2007 Title: HPSBGN02301 SSRT071508 rev.2 - HP Software Update Running on Windows, Remote Execution of Arbitrary Code, Gain Privileged Access Document ID: emr_na-c01311918-2 Last Modified Date: Wed Jan 02 23:55:28 GMT 2008 You may provide feedback on this document SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN Document ID: c01311918 Version: 2 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. Release Date: 2007-12-21 Last Updated: 2008-01-02 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 BACKGROUND For a PGP signed version of this security bulletin please write to: security-alert@hp.com 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 It is strongly recommended that security related information being communicated to HP be encrypted using PGP, especially exploit information. 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To review previously published Security Bulletins visit: http://www.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/secBullArchive.do * 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: GN = HP General SW MA = HP Management Agents MI = Misc. 3rd Party SW MP = HP MPE/iX NS = HP NonStop Servers OV = HP OpenVMS PI = HP Printing & Imaging ST = HP Storage SW TL = HP Trusted Linux TU = HP Tru64 UNIX UX = HP-UX VV = HP VirtualVault 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." 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