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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2007.0497 -- [Win]
HP Instant Support - Driver Check Running on Windows XP,
Remote Unauthorized Access
6 July 2007
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: HP Instant Support - Driver Check versions prior to
1.5.0.3
Publisher: Hewlett-Packard
Operating System: Windows XP
Impact: Increased Privileges
Access: Remote/Unauthenticated
CVE Names: CVE-2007-3554
Original Bulletin:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01077597
Comment: This vulnerability only affects Window XP machines. To resolve this
issue update HP Instant Support from the HP website.
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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN
Document ID: c01077597
Version: 1
HPSBPI02228 SSRT071404 rev.1 - HP Instant Support - Driver Check Running on Windows XP, Remote Unauthorized Access
NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible.
Release Date: 2007-06-13
Last Updated: 2007-07-02
Potential Security Impact: Remote unauthorized access
Source: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Software Security Response Team
VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
A potential security vulnerability has been identified with an ActiveX control in HP Instant Support - Driver Check running on Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could be remotely exploited to allow unauthorized access to the system.
References: none
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP Instant Support - Driver Check earlier than v1.5.0.3 running on Microsoft Windows XP, XP Professional, XP Home Edition, XP Tablet PC Edition
BACKGROUND
The Hewlett-Packard Company thanks John Heasman of NGSSoftware (http://www.ngssoftware.com) for reporting this vulnerability to security-alert@hp.com.
The Hewlett-Packard Company thanks Carlo Di Dato (aka shinnai) for reporting this vulnerability to security-alert@hp.com.
RESOLUTION
HP has provided the following software update to resolve this vulnerability:
HP Instant Support - Driver Check v1.5.0.3 or later
To update HP Instant Support - Driver Check, visit http://www.hp.com/go/drivercheck
1. On the initial screen, click [Check Now].
2. If there is a version of the ActiveX control older than 1.5.0.3, the next screen will explain that the control needs to be updated.
3. Click [Continue] to update the ActiveX control.
4. Close the HP Instant Support - Driver Check application or continue to use it.
PRODUCT SPECIFIC INFORMATION
None
HISTORY:
Version:1 (rev.1) - 2 July 2007 Initial Release
Third Party Security Patches: Third party security patches which are to be installed on systems running HP software products should be applied in accordance with the customer's patch management policy.
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
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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."
©Copyright 2007 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.
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