Related Vulnerabilities: CVE-2019-16283

A potential security vulnerability has been identified with a version of the HP Softpaq installer that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Source

Potential Security Impact:

Execution of Arbitrary Code, Escalation of Privilege.

Source: HP, HP Product Security Response Team (PSRT)

Reported by: Pierre-Alexandre Braeken; Eran Shimony

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY

A potential security vulnerability has been identified with a version of the HP Softpaq installer that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Reference Number

CVE-2019-16283, PSR-2018-0253, PSR-2019-0124.

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.

Windows-based, HP SoftPaqs using original installation filename stub32i.exe, version 4.0.100.1189.

BACKGROUND

For a PGP signed version of this security bulletin please write to: hp-security-alert@hp.com

CVSS 3.0 Base Metrics

Reference	Base Vector	Base Score
CVE-2019-16283	CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H	7.8

RESOLUTION

HP is repackaging affected SoftPaqs (SP#####.exe) with a new installer (HP Software Wrapper).

Software or drivers installed by the affected SoftPaqs do not need to be reinstalled – the problem is with the installer itself, not the installed software.
HP recommends that customers delete affected SoftPaq executables (SP#####.exe) so that vulnerable installers cannot be exploited.
Customers that maintain a local SoftPaq repository should replace affected SoftPaqs with updated versions.

Feature information on the new wrapper can be found in the HP Software Wrapper User Guide.

To identify the SoftPaq installer version:

Open the folder where SoftPaq files are stored or downloaded.
Right-click the SoftPaq executable file (SP#####.exe).
Select Properties.
Click the Details tab.

SoftPaqs with the affected installer can be identified by the following file attributes:

Original filename: stub32i.exe
File Version: 4.0.100.1189
Icon:

SoftPaqs with the new installer can be identified by the following file attributes:

Original filename: hpsoftpaqwrapper.exe
File Version: 0.2.39.21874 or later
Icon:

Third Party Security Patches: Third party security patches that are to be installed on systems running HP software products should be applied in accordance with the customer's patch management policy.

Support: For issues about implementing the recommendations of this Security Bulletin, visit https://www.hp.com/go/contacthp to learn about your HP support options.

Report: To report a potential security vulnerability with any HP supported product, send email to: hp-security-alert@hp.com.

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Security Bulletin Archive: To view released Security Bulletins, search the HP Support Site for "security bulletin".

Software Product Category: The Software Product Category is represented in the title by the two characters following HPSB.

PI	HP Printing and Imaging
HF	HP Hardware and Firmware
GN	HP General Software

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: hp-security-alert@hp.com

Subject: get key

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."

REVISION HISTORY : Version 1: 20 January 2020 Initial release.

SUPPORT COMMUNICATION- SECURITY BULLETIN HPSBGN03632 rev. 1 - HP SoftPaq Installer Vulnerability

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