__________________________________________________________ The U.S. Department of Energy Computer Incident Advisory Capability ___ __ __ _ ___ / | /_\ / \___ __|__ / \ \___ __________________________________________________________ INFORMATION BULLETIN HP Quick Launch Button (QLB) Running on Windows Vulnerability [Hewlett-Packard HPSBGN02298 SSRT071502 rev. 2] December 18, 2007 15:00 GMT Number S-088 [REVISED 10 Jan 2008] ______________________________________________________________________________ PROBLEM: A potential security vulnerability has been identified with the HP Quick Launch Button (QLB) sosftware running on Windows. PLATFORM: HP Compaq business notebook PCs running Microsoft Windows operating system with HP Quick Launch Button software v6.3 or earlier installed. HP Pavilion and Compaq Presario consumer notebook PCs running Microsoft Windows operating system with HP Quick Launch Button software v6.0 through v6.3 installed DAMAGE: Could be exploited remotely to execute arbitrary code or to gain privileged access. SOLUTION: Upgrade to the appropriate version. ______________________________________________________________________________ VULNERABILITY The risk is MEDIUM. Remote to user. ASSESSMENT: ______________________________________________________________________________ LINKS: CIAC BULLETIN: http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/s-088.shtml ORIGINAL BULLETIN: Visit Hewlett-Packard Subscription Service for: HPSBGN02298 SSRT071502 rev. 2 CVE: http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name= CVE-2007-6331 CVE-2007-6332 CVE-2007-6333 ______________________________________________________________________________ REVISION HISTORY: 01/10/2008 - revised S-088 to reflect changes Hewlett-Packard has made in HPSBGN02298 SSRT071502 rev 2 where they added SP38181 and SP38171 as being available. [***** Start Hewlett-Packard HPSBGN02298 SSRT071502 rev. 2 *****] Submitted Date: Thu Dec 13 04:32:48 GMT 2007 Title: HPSBGN02298 SSRT071502 rev.2 - HP Quick Launch Button (QLB) Running on Windows, Remote Execution of Arbitrary Code, Gain Privileged Access Document ID: emr_na-c01300486-2 Last Modified Date: Wed Dec 26 23:29:06 GMT 2007 You may provide feedback on this document SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN Document ID: c01300486 Version: 2 HPSBGN02298 SSRT071502 rev.2 - HP Quick Launch Button (QLB) Running on Windows, emote Execution of Arbitrary Code, Gain Privileged Access NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible. Release Date: 2007-12-14 Last Updated: 2007-12-26 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 the HP Quick Launch Button (QLB) software running on Windows. The vulnerability could be exploited remotely to execute arbitrary code or to gain privileged access. References: CVE-2007-6331, CVE-2007-6332, CVE-2007-6333 SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed. HP Compaq business notebook PCs running Microsoft Windows operating system with HP Quick Launch Button software v6.3 or earlier installed HP Pavilion and Compaq Presario consumer notebook PCs running Microsoft Windows operating system with HP Quick Launch Button software v6.0 through v6.3 installed BACKGROUND For a PGP signed version of this security bulletin please write to: security-alert@hp.com HP Compaq business notebook PCs and HP Pavilion and Compaq Presario consumer notebook PCs ship with Quick Launch Button (QLB) software preinstalled. Quick Launch Buttons enable and control features such as Function (Fn) shortcut keys and dedicated program buttons (i.e. Presentation Mode and HP Info buttons) that vary by model. The Quick Launch Button software package also includes the HP Info Center application that enables quick access to pertinent system information on HP Compaq business notebook PC models. RESOLUTION HP has provided the following software patches to resolve this vulnerability. HP Pavilion and Compaq Presario consumer notebook PCs HP SoftPaq SP38166 ->HP Compaq nc, nx, nw and tc Series business notebook PC models (for example, nc6230, nw8440) ->HP 500, 510, 520 and 530 business notebook PC models HP SoftPaq SP38181 -> HP Compaq business notebook PC model numbers ending in the letter b, p, s or w (for example, 6515b, 6910p, 8510w) HP SoftPaq SP38171 HP SoftPaq SP38166 , HP SoftPaq SP38166, and HP SoftPaq SP38171 are available for download using the following procedure. 1. Open a web browser and visit http://www.hp.com 2. In the Search field, type the applicable SoftPaq number form the list above (SP38166, SP38181, or SP38171). Start the search. 3. Select an item from the search results. 4. Select Installation Instructions for further information. Note: Removing or un-installing Quick Launch Button software does not eliminate the vulnerability. HP suggests that all HP notebook PCs have the applicable security patch promptly applied. ->Note (for SP38166 only): Installing SP38166 will cause a known script error when launching HP Info Center. After installing the security patch, do not install any version of Quick Launch Button software except v6.4 or later (to be available at a future date). This Security Bulletin will be revised when Quick Launch Button software v6.4 is available. If the security patch is installed and Quick Launch Button software v6.3 or earlier is subsequently installed, the notebook PC will again become vulnerable to this concern and the security patch should be re-installed. Other HP Quick Launch Buttons and features are not affected by the installation of this security patch and should continue to function as designed. HISTORY Version:1 (rev.1) - 14 December 2007 Initial release Version:2 (rev.2) - 26 December 2007 SP38181 and SP38171 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. To get the security-alert PGP key, please send an e-mail message as follows: To: security-alert@hp.com Subject: get key Subscribe: To initiate a subscription to receive future HP Security Bulletins via Email: http://h30046.www3.hp.com/driverAlertProfile.php?regioncode=NA&langcode=USENG& jumpid=in_SC-GEN__driverITRC&topiccode=ITRC On the web page: ITRC security bulletins and patch sign-up Under Step1: your ITRC security bulletins and patches -check ALL categories for which alerts are required and continue. Under Step2: your ITRC operating systems -verify your operating system selections are checked and save. To update an existing subscription: http://h30046.www3.hp.com/subSignIn.php Log in on the web page: Subscriber's choice for Business: sign-in. On the web page: Subscriber's Choice: your profile summary - use Edit Profile to update appropriate sections. 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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