HP ElitePad 900 CVE-2012-5218 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	59408
Class:	Design Error
CVE:	CVE-2012-5218
Remote:	No
Local:	Yes
Published:	Apr 23 2013 12:00AM
Updated:	Apr 23 2013 12:00AM
Credit:	The vendor reported this issue.
Vulnerable:	HP ElitePad 900 BIOS F.00
Not Vulnerable:	HP ElitePad 900 BIOS F.01

HP ElitePad 900 CVE-2012-5218 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

HP ElitePad 900 is prone to a local security-bypass vulnerability.

Local attackers can exploit this issue to bypass secure boot feature and perform unauthorized actions.

HP ElitePad 900 with BIOS version F.00 is vulnerable.

HP ElitePad 900 CVE-2012-5218 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

HP ElitePad 900 CVE-2012-5218 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

HP ElitePad 900 CVE-2012-5218 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

References:

• HP ElitePad HomePage (HP)
  
• HPSBHF02865 SSRT101158 rev.1 - HP ElitePad 900, Secure Boot Configuration Incons (HP)