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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2016.2519
HP ThinPro Keyboard Layout Control Panel and Virtual
Keyboard Application Vulnerability
28 October 2016
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: HP ThinPro
Publisher: Hewlett-Packard
Operating System: Linux variants
Impact/Access: Increased Privileges -- Existing Account
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2016-2246
Original Bulletin:
https://h20565.www2.hp.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=3Demr_na-c05291676
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Note: the current version of the following document is available here:
https://h20565.www2.hp.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=3Demr_na-c05291676
SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN
Document ID: c05291676
Version: 1
HPSBHF3550 rev. 1 - HP ThinPro Keyboard Layout Control Panel and Virtual
Keyboard Application Vulnerability
NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as s=
oon
as possible.
Release Date: 2016-09-27
Last Updated: 2016-09-27
Potential Security Impact: Local unauthorized access and unintentional
elevation of privilege on a HP thin client device.
Source: HP, HP Product Security Response Team (PSRT)
VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
A potential security vulnerability has been identified with the keyboard la=
yout
control panel and virtual keyboard application on HP ThinPro operating syst=
em.
The vulnerability could result in local unauthorized access and unintention=
al
elevation of privilege on a HP thin client device.
References: CVE-2016-2246, PSR-2016-0091
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
* HP ThinPro 4.4
* HP ThinPro 5.0
* HP ThinPro 5.1
* HP ThinPro 5.2
* HP ThinPro 5.2.1
* HP ThinPro 6.0
* HP ThinPro 6.1
BACKGROUND
For a PGP signed version of this security bulletin please write to:
hp-security-alert@hp.com
CVSS 2.0 Base Metrics
Reference Base Vector Base Scor=
e
CVE-2016-2246 AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H 7.9
Information on CVSS is documented in HP Customer Notice: HPSN-2008-002.
RESOLUTION
* HP ThinPro 6.1
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/tcdebian/updates/6.1/service_packs/
hptc_keyboard_layout-3.3.4_1-ThinPro-6.1.xar
* HP ThinPro 6.0
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/tcdebian/updates/6.0/service_packs/
hptc_keyboard_layout-3.3.4_1-ThinPro-6.0.xar
* HP ThinPro 5.2.1
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/tcdebian/updates/5.2.1/service_packs/
hptc_keyboard_layout-3.3.3_2-ThinPro-5.2.1.xar
* HP ThinPro 5.2
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/tcdebian/updates/5.2/service_packs/
hptc_keyboard_layout-3.3.3_2-ThinPro-5.2.xar
* HP ThinPro 5.1
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/tcdebian/updates/5.1/service_packs/
hptc_keyboard_layout-3.3.2_1-ThinPro-5.1.xar
* HP ThinPro 5.0
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/tcdebian/updates/5.0/service_packs/
hptc_keyboard_layout-3.3.1_1-ThinPro-5.0.xar
* HP ThinPro 4.4
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/tcdebian/updates/4.4/service_packs/
hptc_keyboard_layout-3.2.13_3-ThinPro-4.4.xar (x86)
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/tcdebian/updates/4.4/service_packs/
hptc_keyboard_layout-3.2.13_3-ThinProARM-4.4.xar (ARM)
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 se=
cure
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 determ=
ine
the applicability of this information to their individual situations and ta=
ke
appropriate action. HP does not warrant that this information is necessaril=
y
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 warranti=
es
of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, title and
non-infringement."
Copyright 2016 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be liable for technical or editorial erro=
rs
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,speci=
al
or consequential damages including downtime cost; lost profits;damages rela=
ting
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-Pac=
kard
products referenced herein are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company in the
United States and other countries. Other product and company names mentione=
d
herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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