HP Software Update HPeDiag ActiveX control buffer overflow
| hpsoftware-hpediag-bo (42003) |  High Risk |
Description:
The HP Software Update HPeDiag ActiveX control (HPeDiag.dll ) is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web page using Internet Explorer that passes an overly long Section name to the GetXmlFromIni method, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the victim's browser to crash.
*CVSS:
| Base Score: | 9.3 |
| Access Vector: | Network |
| Access Complexity: | Medium |
| Authentication: | None |
| Confidentiality Impact: | Complete |
| Integrity Impact: | Complete |
| Availability Impact: | Complete |
| Temporal Score: | 6.9 |
| Exploitability: | Unproven |
| Remediation Level: | Official-Fix |
| Report Confidence: | Confirmed |
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Refer to HPSBGN02333 SSRT080031 rev.1 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
References:
- HPSBGN02333 SSRT080031 rev.1: HP Software Update HPeDiag Running on Windows, Remote Disclosure of Information and Execution of Arbitrary Code.
- vuln.sg Vulnerability Research Advisory 2008-04-25: HP HPeDiag ActiveX Controls Insecure Methods.
- BID-28929: HP HPeDiag ActiveX Control Multiple Information Disclosure and Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2008-0712: Unspecified vulnerability in the HP HPeDiag (aka eSupportDiagnostics) ActiveX control in hpediag.dll in HP Software Update 4.000.009.002 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2007-6513.
- SA29966: HP Software Update HPeDiag ActiveX Control Insecure Methods and Buffer Overflow
- SECTRACK ID: 1019922: HP Software Update HPeDiag ActiveX Control Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
- VUPEN/ADV-2008-1356: HP Software Update HPeDiag ActiveX Control Multiple Vulnerabilities
Platforms Affected:
- HP HPeDiag 1.0.11.0
- HP Software Update 3.0.2.991
- HP Software Update 4.000.009.002
Reported:
Apr 25, 2008
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