HP Software Update HPRulesEngine.ContentCollection.1 ActiveX control file overwrite
| hpsoftware-rulesengine-file-overwrite (39153) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
The HP Software Update HPRulesEngine.ContentCollection.1 ActiveX control (RulesEngine.dll) could allow a remote attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the system. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web site that passes a specially-crafted argument to the SaveToFile() method, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to overwrite and corrupt system kernel files rendering the remote machine unresponsive.
Platforms Affected:
- HP, Software Update 3.0.8.4
- Microsoft, Internet Explorer 6
- Microsoft, Internet Explorer 7
- Microsoft, Windows Vista
- Microsoft, Windows XP Home
- Microsoft, Windows XP Professional
Remedy:
Refer to HPSBGN02301 SSRT071508 rev.2 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
Consequences:
File Manipulation
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Fri Dec 21 2007 - 16:12:41 CST , HPSBGN2301 SSRT071508 rev.1 - HP Software Update Running on Windows, Remote Execution of Arbitrary Code, Gain Privileged Access at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2007-12/0274.html.
- BugTraq Mailing List, Wed Dec 19 2007 - 14:39:51 CST, HP laptops Software Update tool vulnerability at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2007-12/0248.html.
- HPSBGN02301 SSRT071508 rev.2, HP Software Update Running on Windows, Remote Execution of Arbitrary Code, Gain Privileged Access at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&objectID=c01311918&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN.
- BID-26950: HP Software Update 'RulesEngine.dll' ActiveX Control Multiple File Overwrite Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2007-6506: The HPRulesEngine.ContentCollection.1 ActiveX Control in RulesEngine.dll for HP Software Update 4.000.005.007 and earlier, including 3.0.8.4, allows remote attackers to (1) overwrite and corrupt arbitrary files via arguments to the SaveToFile method, and possibly (2) access arbitrary files via the LoadDataFromFile method.
- SA28177: HP Software Update ContentCollection Class ActiveX Control Insecure Method
- SECTRACK ID: 1019133: HP Software Update ActiveX Control Has Unsafe Method That Lets Remote Users Damage Files or Execute Arbitrary Code
- VUPEN/ADV-2007-4271: HP Software Update ActiveX Control Code Execution and File Corruption
Reported:
Dec 19, 2007
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