CVE-2007-6506 describes a critical vulnerability in the HPRulesEngine.ContentCollection.1 ActiveX Control within RulesEngine.dll, affecting HP Software Update versions 4.000.005.007 and earlier. This flaw allows remote attackers to overwrite and corrupt arbitrary files using the SaveToFile method, and potentially access arbitrary files via the LoadDataFromFile method. With a CVSS score of 9.3 and a FAUCET Risk Score of 97/100, this vulnerability is highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low authentication requirements, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog or Hot List, exploit code is publicly available through ExploitDB, indicating a potential for exploitation, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.000.005.007CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:hp:software_update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.0.8.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:hp:software_update:3.0.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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