[security bulletin] HPSBGN02298 SSRT071502 rev.2 - HP Quick Launch Button (QLB) Running on Windows, Remote Execution of Arbitrary Code, Gain Privileged Access
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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN
Document ID: c01300486
Version: 2
HPSBGN02298 SSRT071502 rev.2 - HP Quick Launch Button (QLB) 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: 2007-12-14
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
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
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