CVE-2024-27458
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in HP Hotkey Support software allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected HP systems. It affects users of HP Programmable Key functionality. Attackers could gain elevated system permissions by exploiting improper link resolution in the software.
💻 Affected Systems
- HP Hotkey Support
- HP Programmable Key
⚠️ 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 administrative/root access, allowing installation of persistent malware, data theft, and lateral movement across the network.
Likely Case
Local privilege escalation enabling attackers to bypass security controls, install unauthorized software, or access sensitive system resources.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper user access controls and application whitelisting are implemented, though the vulnerability still presents a risk.
🎯 Exploit Status
CWE-59 indicates improper link resolution before file access, suggesting relatively straightforward exploitation for local attackers with basic access.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Update through HP Support Assistant or download from HP support site
Vendor Advisory: https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_11342101-11342130-16/hpsbhf03977
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Open HP Support Assistant. 2. Check for updates. 3. Install available HP Hotkey Support updates. 4. Restart the system. Alternatively: 1. Visit HP support site. 2. Enter your product number. 3. Download latest HP Hotkey Support. 4. Install and restart.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable HP Hotkey Support
windowsTemporarily disable the vulnerable software component until patching can be completed
sc config "HP Hotkey Support" start= disabled
sc stop "HP Hotkey Support"
Remove HP Programmable Key functionality
windowsUninstall or disable HP Programmable Key features that depend on Hotkey Support
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict user access controls to limit local user privileges
- Apply application control policies to restrict execution of unauthorized software
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if HP Hotkey Support is installed and version is outdated via Programs and Features or HP Support AssistantCheck Version:
wmic product where "name like '%HP Hotkey Support%'" get versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify HP Hotkey Support has been updated through HP Support Assistant or check version in installed programs📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual process creation from HP Hotkey Support executables
- Failed privilege escalation attempts in security logs
- Unexpected service starts/stops for HP services
Network Indicators:
- None - this is a local privilege escalation vulnerability
SIEM Query:
EventID=4688 AND (ProcessName LIKE '%hphotkey%' OR ProcessName LIKE '%hpkeyboard%') AND NewProcessName LIKE '%cmd.exe%' OR NewProcessName LIKE '%powershell.exe%'