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.
*CVSS:
| Base Score: | 8.8 |
| Access Vector: | Network |
| Access Complexity: | Medium |
| Authentication: | None |
| Confidentiality Impact: | None |
| Integrity Impact: | Complete |
| Availability Impact: | Complete |
| Temporal Score: | 6.9 |
| Exploitability: | Proof-of-Concept |
| Remediation Level: | Official-Fix |
| Report Confidence: | Confirmed |
Consequences:
File Manipulation
Remedy:
Refer to HPSBGN02301 SSRT071508 rev.2 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
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.
- BugTraq Mailing List, Wed Dec 19 2007 - 14:39:51 CST: HP laptops Software Update tool vulnerability.
- HPSBGN02301 SSRT071508 rev.2: HP Software Update Running on Windows, Remote Execution of Arbitrary Code, Gain Privileged Access.
- 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
Platforms Affected:
- HP Software Update 3.0.8.4
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0
- Microsoft Windows Vista
- Microsoft Windows XP Home
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Reported:
Dec 19, 2007
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