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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION- SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c07018905

Version: 1

HPSBHF03713 rev. 1 - Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU) February 2021 Security Update

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

Release date : 05-Feb-2021

Last updated : 05-Feb-2021

Potential Security Impact:
Denial of Service
Source: HP, HP Product Security Response Team (PSRT)
Reported By: Intel

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
Intel has informed HP of a potential security vulnerability identified in the Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU) which may allow denial of service. Intel is releasing software updates to mitigate this potential vulnerability.
Reference Number
INTEL-SA-00450 Intel® XTU Advisory (in English): CVE-2020-24480; PSR-2021-0021
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU) is used to support the overclocking feature in certain versions of the HP OMEN Command Center, now HP OMEN Gaming Hub. Mitigated versions of Intel XTU are being provided via OMEN Command Center SDK Package updates for systems that support overclocking.
See RESOLUTION section for impacted products.
BACKGROUND
For a PGP signed version of this security bulletin please write to: hp-security-alert@hp.com
CVSS 3.1 Base Metrics
Reference
Base Vector
Base Score
CVE-2020-24480
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:H
6.7
RESOLUTION
Intel has released updates to mitigate the potential vulnerabilities. HP has identified the 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 identified minimum versions 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.
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Pending: SoftPaq is in progress.
Under investigation: System under investigation for impact, or SoftPaq 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 downloaded site. SoftPaqs with newer versions may be available on the HP Customer Support - Software and Driver Downloads site.

Home Notebook PCs

Product Name
Component Type
Updated Version
SoftPaq #
SoftPaq Link
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-dk0xxx
XTU in OMEN Command Center SDK
7.0.0.16
SP111311
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-dk1xxx
XTU in OMEN Command Center SDK
7.0.0.16
SP111311
HP Pavilion Gaming 15t-dk000
XTU in OMEN Command Center SDK
7.0.0.16
SP111311
HP Pavilion Gaming 16-a0xxx
XTU in OMEN Command Center SDK
7.0.0.16
SP111311
HP Pavilion Gaming 16t-a000
XTU in OMEN Command Center SDK
7.0.0.16
SP111311
OMEN by HP Laptop 15-dc0xxx
XTU in OMEN Command Center SDK
7.0.0.16
SP111311
OMEN by HP Laptop 15-dc1xxx
XTU in OMEN Command Center SDK
7.0.0.16
SP111311
OMEN by HP Laptop 15-dc2xxx
XTU in OMEN Command Center SDK
7.0.0.16
SP111311
OMEN by HP Laptop 15-dh0xxx
XTU in OMEN Command Center SDK
7.0.0.16
SP111311
OMEN by HP Laptop 15-dh1xxx
XTU in OMEN Command Center SDK
7.0.0.16
SP111311
OMEN by HP Laptop 15-ek0xxx
XTU in OMEN Command Center SDK
7.0.0.16
SP111311
OMEN by HP Laptop 15t-dc100
XTU in OMEN Command Center SDK
7.0.0.16
SP111311
OMEN by HP Laptop 15t-dh000
XTU in OMEN Command Center SDK
7.0.0.16
SP111311
OMEN by HP Laptop 15t-dh100
XTU in OMEN Command Center SDK
7.0.0.16
SP111311
OMEN by HP Laptop 17-cb0xxx
XTU in OMEN Command Center SDK
7.0.0.16
SP111311
OMEN by HP Laptop 17-cb1xxx
XTU in OMEN Command Center SDK
7.0.0.16
SP111311
OMEN by HP Laptop 17t-cb000
XTU in OMEN Command Center SDK
7.0.0.16
SP111311
OMEN by HP Laptop 17t-cb100
XTU in OMEN Command Center SDK
7.0.0.16
SP111311
OMEN X by HP 2S 15-dg0xxx
XTU in OMEN Command Center SDK
7.0.0.16
SP111311
OMEN X by HP 2S 15t-dg000
XTU in OMEN Command Center SDK
7.0.0.16
SP111311

Home Desktop PCs

Product Name
Component Type
Updated Version
SoftPaq #
SoftPaq Link
HP ENVY TE01-1xxx Desktop
XTU in OMEN Command Center SDK
7.0.0.16
SP111311
HP OMEN Desktop PC 25L GT11-0xxx
XTU in OMEN Command Center SDK
7.0.0.16
SP111311
HP OMEN Desktop PC 25L GT12-0xxx
XTU in OMEN Command Center SDK
7.0.0.16
SP111311
HP OMEN Desktop PC 30L GT13-0xxx
XTU in OMEN Command Center SDK
7.0.0.16
SP111311
HP Pavilion Gaming TG01-0xxx Desktop
XTU in OMEN Command Center SDK
7.0.0.16
SP111311
HP Pavilion Gaming TG01-1xxx Desktop
XTU in OMEN Command Center SDK
7.0.0.16
SP111311
HP Pavilion TP01-1xxx Desktop
XTU in OMEN Command Center SDK
7.0.0.16
SP111311
OMEN by HP 873-xxxx Desktop PC
XTU in OMEN Command Center SDK
7.0.0.16
SP111311
OMEN by HP 875-0xxx Desktop PC
XTU in OMEN Command Center SDK
7.0.0.16
SP111311
OMEN by HP 875-1xxx Desktop PC
XTU in OMEN Command Center SDK
7.0.0.16
SP111311
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REVISION HISTORY : Version: 1 – 09 February 2021 Initial release.

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