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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2001.191 -- SSRT0716-01 Security Advisory
Compaq Presario & Active-X
10 May 2001
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Presario & Active-X
Vendor: Compaq
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows Me
Platform: Presario
Impact: Create Arbitrary Files
Denial of Service
Access Required: Remote
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NEW SoftPaq 17398 supercedes SoftPaq 16629
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TITLE: SSRT0716-01 - Compaq Presario
Potential Active X Denial of Service Security
Vulnerability
x-ref: SSRT0716 10-APR-2001
SOURCE: Compaq Computer Corporation,
Software Security Response Team
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Update: 02-MAY-2001
** No Restriction for Distribution
** provided the advisory remains intact.
OS Systems: Windows 98, Windows Me
UPDATE: SoftPaq 17398 has replaced
SoftPaq 16629 and the patch available from
the Compaq Service Connection identified in the
advisory released 10-APR-2001.
SoftPaq 16629 was not completely effective on some
Presario systems and Presario Customers should install
SoftPaq 17398 via the web or enable the Service
Connection to install the new FP17398.
We apologize for this inconvenience.
Apply the new SoftPaq 17398 patch to Presario Systems.
http://web14.compaq.com/falco/sp_syn.asp?page=splist&detail=yes&recid=
17398
(**note: double check the above URL,
it's length may cause it to wrap )
If you experience a problem with this Softpaq, please
contact Compaq's Presario technical support engineering at:
http://askq.compaq.com/askpresario/form.asp
Other than the updated SoftPaq 17398 notice, the remainder
or this advisory remains unchanged.
Date: 10-APR-2001
SEVERITY: HIGH
PROBLEM STATEMENT SUMMARY:
Compaq continues to take a serious approach to the quality
and security of all its software products and makes every
effort to address issues and provide solutions in a timely
manner. In line with this commitment, Compaq is responding
to recent concerns of a potential security vulnerability
with Active X.
Compaq Presario personal computers provide customer support
features through its Knowledge Center and Back web components.
Some features are implemented with Microsoft's Active X.
By utilizing the active X control function, "LogDataListToFile",
an attacking web page could write a specified file to the
system's hard drive. This allows a potential denial of service
vulnerability. The content of the file written is not modifiable.
The named file contains text with hardware and software
configuration information.
IMPACT:
** Note: Compaq Proliant Systems are not affected
by this problem.
Languages Affected: Multi-lingual
OS Systems: Windows 98, Windows Me
( See below for a list of most of the affected model numbers. )
SOLUTION:
Compaq has changed the way the Microsoft Active X features
are used in Presario systems. A software patch is available via
the Internet as ** SoftPaq 17398 that solves this problem.
[** Note: 25-APR-2001 SoftPaq 17398 has superceded Softpaq 16629]
The patch was sent via Compaq's Back Web server to the affected
systems on March 27, 2001. If this feature is enabled on a system,
the update takes place automatically. It will also be available on
Microsoft's Windows Update Site After April 25, 2001.
WHAT CUSTOMERS SHOULD DO:
XX Apply the SoftPaq 16629 patch to Presario Systems.
XX
XXhttp://web14.compaq.com/falco/sp_syn.asp?page=splist&detail=
XX yes&recid=16629
SoftPaq 16629 has been superseded by the release of
SoftPaq 17398
http://web14.compaq.com/falco/sp_syn.asp?page=splist&detail=yes&recid=
17398
(**note: double check the above URL, it's length may cause
it to wrap )
Compaq appreciates your cooperation and patience. We regret any
inconvenience this may have caused.
As always, Compaq urges you to periodically review your system
management and security procedures. Compaq will continue to
review and enhance the security features of its products and work
with customers to maintain and improve the security and integrity
of their systems.
(c) Copyright 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved
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via electronic mail,
Use your browser select the URL
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Select "Security and Individual Notices" for immediate dispatch
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To report new Security Vulnerabilities, send mail to:
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MODELS AFFECTED:
Laptop Models:
· 1200T, 1200-XL102, 1200-XL104, 1200-XL105, 1200-XL106, 1200-XL107,
1200-XL110,
1200-XL111, 1200-XL118, 1200-XL119, 1200-XL450
· 1244, 1245, 1247, 1255, 1256, 1260, 1266, 1267, 1270, 1272, 1273,
1274, 1275, 1277, 1278,
· 12XL125, 12XL126, 12XL127, 12XL128, 12XL300, 12XL300B, 12XL310,
12XL325,
12XL326, 12XL327, 12XL330, 12XL400, 12XL401, 12XL410, 12XL426,
12XL427, 12XL430,
12XL500, 12XL501, 12XL505, 12XL510, 12XL526, 12XL527, 12XL530
· 1400T EB2 (14XL3EB), 1400T-XL4, 14XL240, 14XL244, 14XL245, 14XL340,
14XL345,
14XL420, 14XL440, 14XL445
· 1660, 1670, 1672, 1675, 1685, 1687, 1688, 1690, 1692, 1693, 1694
· 1800, 1825, 1827, 1830
· 1700T-XL5, 17XL260, 17XL262, 17XL265, 17XL275, 17XL360, 17XL365,
17XL375,
17XL460, 17XL465, 17XL475, 17XL570, 17XL575
· 1800T, 1800T-XL4, 1800-XL180, 1800-XL181, 18XL2 CTO, 18XL280,
18XL380, 18XL390, 18XL580
· 1900-XL1, 1900-XL161
· 1920, 1925, 1930
Desktops Models
· 305
· 2281, 2286
· 3550
· 5000A Carepanion, 5000T, 5000US, 5000Z (5UVM21), 5000Z / 5007H,
5000Z / 5008H, 5001CL, 5001R, 5001SR, 5002US, 5003R, 5003US, 5004CL,
5004US, 5005CL, 5005R, 5005SR, 5006H, 5006US, 5007R, 5007SR, 5008US,
5009CL, 5009R, 5009SR, 5010US, 5011CL, 5011R, 5012US, 5014US
· 5070
· 5184, 5185
· 5202, 5204, 5220, 5222, 5225, 5240, 5242, 5245, 5280, 5282, 5284,
5285
· 5301, 5304, 5330, 5340, 5345, 5352, 5360, 5365
· 5410, 5440, 5451, 5457, 5460, 5461, 5465, 5473
· 5600, 5670, 5686, 5690, 5695, 5697
· 5710, 5711, 5712, 5714, 5715, 5716, 5717, 5721, 5722, 5724,
5725, 5726, 5735, 5736, 5738, 5745
· 5822, 5832, 5837, 5838, 5855, 5861, 5868, 5875, 5888
· 5600I, 5600Kiosk, 5600S
· 5700n
· 5900z
. 5BW112, 5BW120, 5BW122, 5BW130, 5BW131, 5BW135,
5BW160, 5BW172, 5BW175, 5BW220, 5BW250, 5BW251,
5BW284, 5WV232, 5WV252, 5WV254, 5WV260, 5WV261,
5WV270, 5WV271, 5WV275, 5WV280, 5WV282, 5WV285,
5WV294, 5WV295
· 7360, 7462, 7465, 7470, 7471, 7475, 7478, 7485, 7585, 7588, 7590,
7594, 7595, 7596, 7598,
7599, 7885, 7895, 7922, 7947, 7970, 7985, 7990, 7994
· 7000T (7RPM), 7000US, 7000z-7PL2, 7001CL, 7002US, 7003US, 7006US
· 7AP134, 7AP135, 7AP140, 7AP170, 7AP195, 7PL270, 7PL290, 7PL295,
7QSM
· 800T-80XL4, 80XL550
· EZ2200, EZ2207, EZ2605, EZ2700,
COMPAQ AND/OR ITS RESPECTIVE SUPPLIERS MAKE
NO REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE SUITABILITY OF
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AND RELATED GRAPHICS AND/OR SOFTWARE PUBLISHED
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ARISING OUT OF THEIR USE REMAINS WITH THE RECIPIENT.
IN NO EVENT SHALL COMPAQ AND/OR ITS RESPECTIVE
SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL,
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR OTHER DAMAGES
WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION,
DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS
INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION),
EVEN IF COMPAQ HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY
OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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