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HPSBGN02333 SSRT080031 rev.1 - HP Software Update HPeDiag Running on Windows, Remote Disclosure of Information and Execution of Arbitrary Code



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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c01439758
Version: 1

HPSBGN02333 SSRT080031 rev.1 - HP Software Update HPeDiag Running on Windows, 
Remote Disclosure of Information and Execution of Arbitrary Code

NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon 
as possible.

Release Date: 2008-04-24
Last Updated: 2008-04-24


Potential Security Impact: Remote disclosure of information and execution of 
arbitrary code 

Source: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Software Security Response Team

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
A potential vulnerability has been identified with the HPeDiag ActiveX control 
which is a component of HP Software Update running under windows. The 
vulnerability could be exploited to allow remote disclosure of information and 
execution of arbitrary code. 

References: CVE-2008-0712

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
Any PC with HP Software Update v4.000.009.002 or earlier running on Windows

BACKGROUND

CVSS 2.0 Base Metrics 
===============================================
Reference                         Base Vector               Base Score 
CVE-2008-0712     (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N)     6.4
===============================================
Information on CVSS is documented in HP Customer Notice: HPSN-2008-002.


The Hewlett-Packard Company thanks Chew Keong TAN of vuln.sg for reporting this 
vulnerability to security-alert@xxxxxxx

Note: 

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 the following update to HP Software Update to resolve this 
potential vulnerability. After update, HP Software Update should be at least 
v4.000.010.008.

Use 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.

3. This resolution applies the Windows Registry kill bit to the following 
CLSIDs:

{60178279-6D62-43af-A336-77925651A4C6} 
{DC4F9DA0-DB05-4BB0-8FB2-03A80FE98772} 
{0C378864-D5C4-4D9C-854C-432E3BEC9CCB} 
{93441C07-E57E-4086-B912-F323D741A9D8} 
{CDAF9CEC-F3EC-4B22-ABA3-9726713560F8} 
{CF6866F9-B67C-4B24-9957-F91E91E788DC} 
{A95845D8-8463-4605-B5FB-4F8CFBAC5C47} 
{B9C13CD0-5A97-4C6B-8A50-7638020E2462} 
{C70D0641-DDE1-4FD7-A4D4-DA187B80741D} 
{DE233AFF-8BD5-457E-B7F0-702DBEA5A828} 
{AB049B11-607B-46C8-BBF7-F4D6AF301046} 
{910E7ADE-7F75-402D-A4A6-BB1A82362FCA} 
{42C68651-1700-4750-A81F-A1F5110E0F66} 
{BF931895-AF82-467A-8819-917C6EE2D1F3} 
{4774922A-8983-4ECC-94FD-7235F06F53A1} 
{E12DA4F2-BDFB-4EAD-B12F-2725251FA6B0} 
{C94188F6-0F9F-46B3-8B78-D71907BD8B77} 
{6470DE80-1635-4B5D-93A3-3701CE148A79} 
{17E67D4A-23A1-40D8-A049-EE34C0AF756A} 
{AB237044-8A3B-42BB-9EE1-9BFA6721D9ED} 
{784F2933-6BDD-4E5F-B1BA-A8D99B603649} 

PRODUCT SPECIFIC INFORMATION 
None 

HISTORY 
Version: 1 (rev.1) - 24 April 2008 Initial release 

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@xxxxxx 
It is strongly recommended that security related information being communicated 
to HP be encrypted using PGP, especially exploit information. 
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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: 

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."

©Copyright 2008 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" 
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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 
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