Microsoft Internet Explorer HP Software Update HPeDiag ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution
Severity: MEDIUM
CVE Identifier: CVE-2008-0712
Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011
DESCRIPTION
Unspecified vulnerability in the HP HPeDiag (aka eSupportDiagnostics) ActiveX control in hpediag.dll in HP Software Update 4.000.009.002 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2007-6513.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
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SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1002437
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1002437 - Microsoft Internet Explorer HP Software Update HPeDiag ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- HP Software Update 4.000.009.002
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