A potential vulnerability has been identified in the system BIOS for certain HP PC products which might allow escalation of privileges and code execution. HP is releasing firmware updates to mitigate the potential vulnerability.
High
HPSBHF03820 Rev. 2
November 10, 2022
February 2, 2023
PC
Escalation of Privilege and Arbitrary Code Execution
Reported by: Cederic Laumen
CVE ID |
Base Score |
Base Vector |
Vendor ID |
---|---|---|---|
7.9 |
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:L |
HP |
Learn more about CVSS 3.1 base metrics, which range from 0 to 10.
PSR-2022-0081
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.
This bulletin might be updated when new information and/or SoftPaqs are available.
Find the SoftPaqs that resolve the vulnerabilities of your system.
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.
Identify the affected business notebook PCs.
Product Name |
Component Type |
Minimum Version |
Last Update |
SoftPaq # |
SoftPaq Link |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
HP Elite x2 1012 G1 |
BIOS |
01.58 |
Rev 1 |
SP143298 |
|
HP Elite x2 1012 G1 Tablet |
BIOS |
01.58 |
Rev 1 |
SP143298 |
|
HP Elite x2 1012 G1 Tablet with Travel Keyboard |
BIOS |
01.58 |
Rev 1 |
SP143298 |
|
HP Elite x2 1012 G2 |
BIOS |
01.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP143252 |
|
HP EliteBook 1030 G1 |
BIOS |
01.58 |
Rev 1 |
SP143295 |
|
HP EliteBook 1040 G3 |
BIOS |
01.58 |
Rev 1 |
SP143396 |
|
HP EliteBook 1040 G4 |
BIOS |
01.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP143377 |
|
HP EliteBook 820 G3 |
BIOS |
01.58 |
Rev 1 |
SP143294 |
|
HP EliteBook 820 G4 |
BIOS |
01.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP143249 |
|
HP EliteBook 828 G3 |
BIOS |
01.58 |
Rev 1 |
SP143294 |
|
HP EliteBook 828 G4 |
BIOS |
01.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP143249 |
|
HP EliteBook 840 G3 |
BIOS |
01.58 |
Rev 1 |
SP143294 |
|
HP EliteBook 840 G4 |
BIOS |
01.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP143249 |
|
HP EliteBook 848 G3 |
BIOS |
01.58 |
Rev 1 |
SP143294 |
|
HP EliteBook 848 G4 |
BIOS |
01.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP143249 |
|
HP EliteBook 850 G3 |
BIOS |
01.58 |
Rev 1 |
SP143294 |
|
HP EliteBook 850 G4 |
BIOS |
01.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP143249 |
|
HP EliteBook Folio G1 |
BIOS |
01.58 |
Rev 1 |
SP143297 |
|
HP EliteBook x360 1020 G2 |
BIOS |
01.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP143251 |
|
HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 |
BIOS |
01.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP143253 |
|
HP Pro x2 612 G2 |
BIOS |
01.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP143254 |
|
HP ProBook 11 EE G2 |
BIOS |
01.58 |
Rev 1 |
SP142545 |
|
HP ProBook 430 G4 |
BIOS |
01.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP143209 |
|
HP ProBook 440 G3 |
BIOS |
01.58 |
Rev 1 |
SP143461 |
|
HP ProBook 440 G4 |
BIOS |
01.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP143209 |
|
HP ProBook 446 G3 |
BIOS |
01.58 |
Rev 1 |
SP143461 |
|
HP ProBook 450 G4 |
BIOS |
01.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP143209 |
|
HP ProBook 470 G3 |
BIOS |
01.58 |
Rev 1 |
SP143461 |
|
HP ProBook 470 G4 |
BIOS |
01.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP143209 |
|
HP ProBook 640 G2 |
BIOS |
01.58 |
Rev 1 |
SP143296 |
|
HP ProBook 640 G3 |
BIOS |
01.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP143250 |
|
HP ProBook 650 G2 |
BIOS |
01.58 |
Rev 1 |
SP143296 |
|
HP ProBook 650 G3 |
BIOS |
01.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP143250 |
|
HP ProBook x360 11 G2 EE |
BIOS |
1.46 |
Rev 1 |
SP143434 |
|
HP ZBook 14u G4 |
BIOS |
01.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP143249 |
|
HP ZBook 15 G3 |
BIOS |
01.58 |
Rev 1 |
SP143235 |
|
HP ZBook 15 G4 |
BIOS |
01.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP143236 |
|
HP ZBook 15u G3 |
BIOS |
01.58 |
Rev 1 |
SP143294 |
|
HP ZBook 15u G4 |
BIOS |
01.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP143249 |
|
HP ZBook 17 G3 |
BIOS |
01.58 |
Rev 1 |
SP143235 |
|
HP ZBook 17 G4 |
BIOS |
01.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP143236 |
|
HP ZBook Studio G3 |
BIOS |
01.58 |
Rev 1 |
SP143234 |
|
HP ZBook Studio G4 |
BIOS |
01.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP143237 |
|
HP ZBook x2 G4 |
BIOS |
01.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP143459 |
Identify the affected business desktop PCs.
Product Name |
Component Type |
Minimum Version |
Last Update |
SoftPaq # |
SoftPaq Link |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
HP Elite Slice |
BIOS |
02.59 |
Rev 1 |
SP143216 |
|
HP Elite Slice for Meeting Rooms |
BIOS |
02.59 |
Rev 1 |
SP143216 |
|
HP EliteDesk 800 35W G2 Desktop Mini PC |
BIOS |
02.59 |
Rev 1 |
SP142710 |
|
HP EliteDesk 800 35W G3 Desktop Mini PC |
BIOS |
02.44 |
Rev 1 |
sp142728 |
|
HP EliteDesk 800 65W G2 Desktop Mini PC |
BIOS |
02.59 |
Rev 1 |
SP142710 |
|
HP EliteDesk 800 65W G3 Desktop Mini PC |
BIOS |
02.44 |
Rev 1 |
sp142728 |
|
HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Small Form Factor PC |
BIOS |
02.59 |
Rev 1 |
SP143397 |
|
HP EliteOne 800 G2 23-inch Non-Touch All-in-One PC |
BIOS |
02.59 |
Rev 1 |
SP143409 |
|
HP EliteOne 800 G2 23-inch Non-Touch All-in-One PC |
BIOS |
02.59 |
Rev 1 |
SP143409 |
|
HP EliteOne 800 G2 23-inch Touch All-in-One PC |
BIOS |
02.59 |
Rev 1 |
SP143409 |
|
HP EliteOne 800 G2 23-inch Touch All-in-One PC |
BIOS |
02.59 |
Rev 1 |
SP143409 |
|
HP EliteOne 800 G3 23.8 Non-Touch Healthcare Edition All-in-One Business PC |
BIOS |
02.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP142724 |
|
HP EliteOne 800 G3 23.8-inch Non-Touch All-in-One PC |
BIOS |
02.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP142724 |
|
HP EliteOne 800 G3 23.8-inch Non-Touch GPU All-in-One PC |
BIOS |
02.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP142724 |
|
HP EliteOne 800 G3 23.8-inch Touch All-in-One PC |
BIOS |
02.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP142724 |
|
HP EliteOne 800 G3 23.8-inch Touch GPU All-in-One PC |
BIOS |
02.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP142724 |
|
HP ProDesk 400 G3 Desktop Mini PC |
BIOS |
02.44 |
Rev 1 |
sp142730 |
|
HP ProDesk 400 G4 Microtower PC |
BIOS |
02.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP143381 |
|
HP ProDesk 400 G4 Small Form Factor PC |
BIOS |
02.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP142713 |
|
HP ProDesk 480 G4 Microtower PC |
BIOS |
02.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP143381 |
|
HP ProDesk 600 G2 Desktop Mini PC |
BIOS |
02.59 |
Rev 1 |
SP142714 |
|
HP ProDesk 600 G2 Microtower PC |
BIOS |
02.59 |
Rev 1 |
SP143399 |
|
HP ProDesk 600 G2 Small Form Factor PC |
BIOS |
02.59 |
Rev 1 |
SP143399 |
|
HP ProDesk 600 G3 Desktop Mini PC |
BIOS |
02.44 |
Rev 1 |
sp142729 |
|
HP ProDesk 600 G3 Microtower PC |
BIOS |
02.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP143379 |
|
HP ProDesk 600 G3 Small Form Factor PC |
BIOS |
02.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP142708 |
|
HP ProDesk 680 G2 Microtower PC |
BIOS |
02.59 |
Rev 1 |
SP143399 |
|
HP ProDesk 680 G3 Microtower PC |
BIOS |
02.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP143379 |
|
HP ProOne 400 G2 20-inch Non-Touch All-in-One PC |
BIOS |
02.59 |
Rev 1 |
SP143414 |
|
HP ProOne 400 G2 20-inch Touch All-in-One PC |
BIOS |
02.59 |
Rev 1 |
SP143414 |
|
HP ProOne 400 G3 20-inch Non-Touch All-in-One PC |
BIOS |
02.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP142699 |
|
HP ProOne 400 G3 20-inch Touch All-in-One PC |
BIOS |
02.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP142699 |
|
HP ProOne 480 G3 20-inch Non-Touch All-in One PC |
BIOS |
02.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP142699 |
|
HP ProOne 600 G2 21.5-inch Non-Touch All-in-One PC |
BIOS |
02.59 |
Rev 1 |
SP143411 |
|
HP ProOne 600 G2 21.5-inch Touch All-in-One PC |
BIOS |
02.59 |
Rev 1 |
SP143411 |
|
HP ProOne 600 G3 21.5-inch Non-Touch All-in-One PC |
BIOS |
02.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP142696 |
Identify the affected Retail Point-of-Sale systems.
Product Name |
Component Type |
Minimum Version |
Last Update |
SoftPaq # |
SoftPaq Link |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
HP Engage One All-in-One System |
BIOS |
02.44 |
Rev 1 |
SP143217 |
|
HP MP9 G2 Retail System |
BIOS |
02.59 |
Rev 1 |
SP142710 |
|
HP RP9 G1 Retail System |
BIOS |
02.59 |
Rev 1 |
SP142726 |
Identify the affected workstations.
Product Name |
Component Type |
Minimum Version |
Last Update |
SoftPaq # |
SoftPaq Link |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
HP Z1 All-in-One G3 Workstation |
BIOS (Windows) |
01.33 |
Rev 2 |
SP144527 |
|
HP Z1 All-in-One G3 Workstation |
BIOS (Linux) |
01.33 |
Rev 2 |
SP144528 |
|
HP Z2 Mini G3 Workstation |
BIOS (Windows) |
01.85 |
Rev 2 |
SP144529 |
|
HP Z2 Mini G3 Workstation |
BIOS (Linux) |
01.85 |
Rev 2 |
SP144531 |
|
HP Z238 Microtower Workstation |
BIOS (Windows) |
01.85 |
Rev 2 |
SP144522 |
|
HP Z238 Microtower Workstation |
BIOS (Linux) |
01.85 |
Rev 2 |
SP144521 |
|
HP Z240 Small Form Factor Workstation |
BIOS (Windows) |
01.85 |
Rev 2 |
SP144522 |
|
HP Z240 Small Form Factor Workstation |
BIOS (Linux) |
01.85 |
Rev 2 |
SP144521 |
|
HP Z240 Tower Workstation |
BIOS (Windows) |
01.85 |
Rev 2 |
SP144522 |
|
HP Z240 Tower Workstation |
BIOS (Linux) |
01.85 |
Rev 2 |
SP144521 |
Identify the affected thin client PCs.
Product Name |
Component Type |
Minimum Version |
Last Update |
SoftPaq # |
SoftPaq Link |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
HP mt20 Mobile Thin Client |
BIOS |
01.44 |
Rev 2 |
SP143210 |
This document has been revised according to the information below.
Version |
Description |
Date |
---|---|---|
2 |
Added table for Thin Client PCs. Updated version and SoftPaq information for Workstations. |
February 2, 2023 |
1 |
Initial Release |
November 10, 2022 |
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