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HP PC BIOS November 2022 Security Updates for Potential TOCTOU Vulnerabilities

Potential time-of-check to time-of-use (TOCTOU) vulnerabilities have been identified in the BIOS for certain HP PC products, which might allow arbitrary code execution, escalation of privilege, denial of service, and information disclosure. HP is releasing BIOS updates to mitigate these potential vulnerabilities.

Severity

High

HP Reference

HPSBHF03814 Rev. 4

Release date

November 8, 2022

Last updated

May 17, 2023

Category

PC

Potential Security Impact

Arbitrary Code Execution, Escalation of Privilege, Denial of Service, Information Disclosure

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Relevant Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) List

Reported by: Assaf Carlsbad and Itai Liba of SentinelOne (PSR-2021-0130)

List of CVE IDs

CVE ID

Base Score

Base Vector

Vendor ID

CVE-2022-31635

7.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

HP

CVE-2022-31636

7.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

HP

CVE-2022-31637

7.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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CVE-2022-31638

7.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

HP

CVE-2022-31639

7.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Learn more about CVSS 3.1 base metrics, which range from 0 to 10.

PSR-2021-0130, PSR-2021-0190

Resolution

HP has identified affected platforms and corresponding SoftPaqs with minimum versions that mitigate the potential vulnerabilities. See the affected platforms listed below.

Newer versions may become available and the minimum versions listed below may 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:

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SoftPaqs and affected products

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SoftPaq Status

A status is provided if no SoftPaq is listed for a particular product.

  • Pending: SoftPaq is in progress.

  • Under investigation: System under investigation for impact, or the SoftPaq is under investigation for feasibility/availability.

  • Not available: SoftPaq not available due to technical or logistical constraints.

  • 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.

Revision history

This document has been revised according to the information below.

List of versions

Version

Description

Date

4

Updated SoftPaq information for Workstations.

May 17, 2023

3

Updated SoftPaq information for Workstations.

February 2, 2023

2

Updated version and SoftPaq information for Business Desktops, Workstations, and Thin Clients. Added note and link to customer advisory for mt32 and mt46 Mobile Thin Clients.

December 2, 2022

1

Initial Release

November 8, 2022

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Third-party security patches

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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.

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