Headline
CVE-2019-16283: HPSBGN03632 rev. 1 - HP SoftPaq Installer Vulnerability
A potential security vulnerability has been identified with a version of the HP Softpaq installer that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Notice: The information in this security bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible.
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
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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.
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
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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
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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.
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PI
HP Printing and Imaging
HF
HP Hardware and Firmware
GN
HP General Software
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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.
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REVISION HISTORY :
Version 1: 20 January 2020 Initial release.
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