CVE-2024-24970
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in HP Display Control software allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected systems. It affects HP computers with the vulnerable driver component installed. Attackers could gain SYSTEM-level access by exploiting improper privilege management.
💻 Affected Systems
- HP Display Control software component within HP Application Enabling Software Driver
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise with SYSTEM privileges, allowing installation of malware, data theft, and persistence mechanisms.
Likely Case
Local privilege escalation enabling attackers to bypass security controls, install unauthorized software, or access protected system resources.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if systems are patched, have proper endpoint protection, and follow least privilege principles.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires local access to the system. No public exploit code has been disclosed as of the advisory date.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Updated version via HP Support Assistant or manual download
Vendor Advisory: https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_10914875-10914901-16/hpsbhf03954
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Open HP Support Assistant. 2. Check for updates. 3. Install available updates for HP Application Enabling Software. 4. Restart the computer. Alternatively, download the update manually from HP's support site.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Remove vulnerable component
windowsUninstall the HP Display Control software component if not required
Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program > Find 'HP Display Control' or 'HP Application Enabling Software' > Uninstall
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls and limit local administrative privileges
- Deploy endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor for privilege escalation attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check installed programs for HP Display Control or HP Application Enabling Software and verify version against HP's advisoryCheck Version:
wmic product get name,version | findstr /i "HP Display Control" or "HP Application Enabling"Verify Fix Applied:
Verify the software version has been updated through HP Support Assistant or check the installed version matches the patched version📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unexpected privilege escalation events
- Suspicious driver loading
- Process creation with SYSTEM privileges from non-admin users
Network Indicators:
- Not applicable - local exploitation only
SIEM Query:
EventID=4688 AND NewProcessName contains 'cmd.exe' OR 'powershell.exe' AND SubjectUserName != 'SYSTEM' AND TokenElevationType != '%%1936'