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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION- SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c06189740

Version: 2

HPSBHF03600 rev. 2 - Insecure Handling of BIOS and AMT Passwords

Notice: The information in this security bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible.

Release date : 16-Nov-2018

Last updated : 12-Feb-2019

Potential Security Impact:
Information Disclosure
Source: HP, HP Product Security Response Team (PSRT)
Reported by: Intel

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
A potential security vulnerability has been identified with the Intel platform code firmware included in certain Intel vPro Processor families with AMT support listed below.
  • 4th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor (Haswell)
  • 5th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor (Broadwell)
  • 6th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor (Skylake)
  • 7th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor (Kaby Lake)
This vulnerability potentially exposes password information in memory to an attacker with local access and administrative privileges. Only the HP products listed below have this potential security vulnerability.
Reference Number
CVE-2017-5704, PSR-2018-0250, Intel SA-00160 (in English)
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
N/A
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
CVE2017-5704
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
7.2
RESOLUTION
HP has identified the affected platforms and target dates for Softpaqs. See the affected platforms listed below.
note:
This bulletin will be updated. Check back frequently for updates to this section and other sections.
Pending: Softpaq is in progress.
Under investigation: Softpaq is being investigated for feasibility and availability.
Not available: Softpaq not available due to technical or logistical constraints.

Business PCs and Retail Point-of-Sale systems

Product Name
Updated Version
Softpaq #
Softpaq Link
HP Spectre Pro x360 G2
F.21
SP93378
Product Name
Minimum BIOS Version
Access Product Support Page for Latest BIOS
HP Elite x2 1012 G2 Tablet
1.02
HP EliteBook 840 G4 Notebook PC
1.07
HP EliteBook 848 G4 Notebook PC
1.07
HP EliteBook 850 G4 Notebook PC
1.07
HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 Notebook PC
1.04
HP EliteDesk 800 35W G3 DM
2.08
HP EliteDesk 800 65W G3 DM
2.08
HP EliteDesk 800 G3 SFF
2.07
HP EliteDesk 800 G3 TWR
2.07
HP EliteDesk 880 G3 TWR
2.07
HP EliteOne 800 G3 AiO Non-Touch Healthcare Edition PC
2.07
HP EliteOne 800 G3 AiO PC (Non-Touch)
2.07
HP EliteOne 800 G3 AiO PC (Touch)
2.07
HP Pro x2 612 G2
1.06
HP ProBook 430 G4 Notebook PC (P85 BIOS)
1.08
HP ProBook 440 G4 Notebook PC (P85 BIOS)
1.08
HP ProBook 450 G4 Notebook PC (P85 BIOS)
1.08
HP ProBook 470 G4 Notebook PC (P85 BIOS)
1.08
HP ProBook 640 G3 Notebook PC (P83 BIOS)
1.08
HP ProBook 650 G3 Notebook PC (P83 BIOS)
1.08
HP ProBook x360 11 G2 Education Edition
1.02
HP ProDesk 400 G3 DM
2.08
HP ProDesk 400 G4 MT
2.07
HP ProDesk 480 G4 MT
2.07
HP ProDesk 600 G3 DM
2.08
HP ProDesk 680 G3 MT
2.07
HP ProOne 400 G3 AiO PC (Non-Touch)
2.07
HP ProOne 400 G3 AiO PC (Touch)
2.07
HP ProOne 600 G3 AiO PC (Non-Touch)
2.09
HP ZBook 14u G4 Mobile Workstation
1.07
HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation
1.04
HP ZBook 15u G4 Mobile Workstation
1.07
HP ZBook 17 G4 Mobile Workstation
1.04
HP ZBook Studio G4 Mobile Workstation
1.04

Immersive PCs

Product Name
Updated Version
Softpaq #
Softpaq Link
Sprout by HP (Windows 8)
80.11
SP92262
Sprout by HP (Windows 10)
A0.07
SP92273
Sprout Pro by HP
A0.11
SP92149
Sprout Pro by HP G2
A0.21
SP94881

Desktop Workstation PCs

Product Name
Updated Version
Softpaq #
Softpaq Link
HP Z VR Backpack Workstation G1
F.30
SP92655
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PI
HP Printing and Imaging
HF
HP Hardware and Firmware
GN
HP General Software
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REVISION HISTORY : Version 1 - 16 November 2018 Initial Release; Version 2 - 12 February 2019 Updated platform lists for Immersive, Consumer, Commercial, and Workstation

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