CVE-2007-6506
CVE-2007-6506 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Software Update with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Hp Software Update
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The HPRulesEngine.ContentCollection.1 ActiveX Control in RulesEngine.dll for HP Software Update 4.000.005.007 and earlier, including 3.0.8.4, allows remote attackers to (1) overwrite and corrupt arbitrary files via arguments to the SaveToFile method, and possibly (2) access arbitrary files via the LoadDataFromFile method.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-6506?
- The HPRulesEngine.ContentCollection.1 ActiveX Control in RulesEngine.dll for HP Software Update 4.000.005.007 and earlier, including 3.0.8.4, allows remote attackers to (1) overwrite and corrupt arbitrary files via arguments to the SaveToFile method, and possibly (2) access arbitrary files via the LoadDataFromFile method.
- How severe is CVE-2007-6506?
- CVE-2007-6506 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2007-6506 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-6506?
- CVE-2007-6506 primarily affects Hp Software Update. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-6506?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-6506 published?
- CVE-2007-6506 was published on 2007-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=768
- http://computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9053818
- http://it.slashdot.org/it/07/12/20/2327242.shtml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28177
- http://www.anspi.pl/~porkythepig/hp-issue/wyfukanyszynszyl.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485451/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485734/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26950
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019133
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4271
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39153
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4757
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:software_update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:software_update:3.0.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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