Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Advisory
HP has been notified of a potential security vulnerability with the Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Driver, which may allow escalation of privilege. Intel is not releasing updates to mitigate this potential vulnerability and has issued a Product Discontinuation notice for the Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Driver.
- Severity
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Medium
- HP Reference
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HPSBHF03626 Rev. 1
- Release date
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August 9, 2019
- Last updated
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August 9, 2019
- Category
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PC
- Potential Security Impact
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Escalation of Privilege
Relevant Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) List
Reported by: Intel
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Reference |
Base Vector |
Base Score |
|---|---|---|
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CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
6.7 |
Learn more about CVSS 3.0 base metrics, which range from 0 to 10.
PSR-2019-0168
Background
For a PGP signed version of this security bulletin please write to: hp-security-alert@hp.com
References
CVE-2019-0164, Intel SA-00243 (in English), PSR-2019-0168
Resolution
Intel has issued a Product Discontinuation notice for the Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 driver and recommends that users of the Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 driver uninstall it or discontinue use at their earliest convenience.
This does not affect Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 functionality when used with in operating systems with native support (Windows 10 RS5 and later).
HP is retiring all support for the Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 driver, including the removal of any SoftPaq and technical whitepaper for the Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 driver.
Newer versions might become available and the minimum versions listed below might become obsolete. If a SoftPaq Link becomes invalid, check the HP Customer Support - Software and Driver Downloads site to obtain the latest update for your product model.
HP recommends keeping your system up to date with the latest firmware and software.
Note:
This bulletin might be updated when new information and/or SoftPaqs are available.
SoftPaqs and affected products
Identify the affected products.
SoftPaq Status
A status is provided if no SoftPaq is listed for a particular product.
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Pending: SoftPaq is in progress.
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Under investigation: System under investigation for impact, or the SoftPaq is under investigation for feasibility/availability.
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Not available: SoftPaq not available due to technical or logistical constraints.
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Check Support Page: The listed SoftPaq has been removed from the download site. SoftPaqs with newer versions may be available on the HP Customer Support - Software and Driver Downloads site.
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Product Name |
Latest Revision |
SoftPaq# |
SoftPaq Link |
|---|---|---|---|
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HP Z440 Workstation |
1.0.0.1035 |
SP76499 |
Discontinued |
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HP Z640 Workstation |
1.0.0.1035 |
SP76499 |
Discontinued |
Revision history
This document has been revised according to the information below.
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Version |
Description |
Date |
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1 |
Initial Release |
August 9, 2019 |
Additional information
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- Third-party security patches
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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
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For issues about implementing the recommendations of this Security Bulletin, visit http://www.hp.com/go/contacthp to learn about your HP support options.
- Report
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To report a potential security vulnerability with any HP supported product, send email to: hp-security-alert@hp.com.
- Security bulletin archive
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Legal information
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