Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Hewlett-Packard Linux Imaging and Printing

CVE-2010-4267

Summary

A stack-based buffer overflow exists in the hpmud_get_pml function within the io/hpmud/pml.c file of Hewlett-Packard Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to send a specially crafted SNMP response with a large length value, leading to a potential denial of service by causing application crashes and possibly enabling arbitrary code execution on affected systems. It is essential for administrators and users to ensure they are running the most secure version of HPLIP to mitigate this issue.

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