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HPSBGN03438 rev.1 - HP Support Assistant, Local Authentication BypassSUPPORT COMMUNICATION -
SECURITY BULLETIN
Document ID: c05031674 Version: 1 HPSBGN03438 rev.1 - HP Support Assistant, Local Authentication Bypass
NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible.
Release Date: 2016-03-04 Last Updated: 2016-03-04 Potential Security Impact: Authentication Bypass Source: HP, HP Product Security Response Team (PSRT) VULNERABILITY SUMMARYA potential security vulnerability has been identified in HP Support Assistant. This vulnerability could be exploited locally to allow authentication bypass.
References:
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
BACKGROUNDFor a PGP signed version of this security bulletin please write to: hp-security-alert@hp.com
CVSS 2.0 Base Metrics
Information on CVSS is documented in HP Customer Notice: HPSN2008002. RESOLUTIONHP has provided HP Support Assistant version 8.1.52.1 to resolve this vulnerability. HP Support Assistant version 8.1.52.1 is available in SoftPaq SP74103. To update HP Support Assistant, choose ONE of the following methods:
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 HISTORYVersion:1 (rev.1) 7 March 2016 Initial release
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, contact normal HP Services support channel. For other issues about the content of this Security Bulletin, send email to
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Software Product Category: The Software Product Category is represented in the title by the two characters following HPSB.
PI = HP Printing and Imaging
Support: For further information, contact normal HP Services support channel.
Report: To report a potential security vulnerability with any HP supported product, send Email to: hp-security-alert@hp.com
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Products: HP ZBook 15 G3 & ZBook 17 G3, HP ZBook 15u G3, HP ZBook Studio G3, HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G3, HP EliteBook Folio 1012 x2 G2, HP EliteBook 840 G3, HP EliteBook 850 G3, HP EliteBook 820 G3, H Elitebook 745 G3, HP Elitebook 755 G3, HP Elitebook 725 G3, HP mt42 Mobile Thin Client, HP EliteDesk 8, HP Z240 Tower Workstation N51, HP Z240 SFF Workstation N51, HP Z238 Microtower Workstation N51
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