Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in HP Linux Imaging and Printing
CVE-2011-2697

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

HP
Status
Linux Imaging And Printing Project
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 July 2011

What is CVE-2011-2697?

HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) version 3.11.5 contains a vulnerability in the foomatic-rip-hplip component that can be exploited by remote attackers. By crafting a malicious *FoomaticRIPCommandLine field within a .ppd file, an attacker can execute arbitrary code on the affected system once the compromised file is processed, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over the device.

References

http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-20...
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/18/3
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68993
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EPSS Score

5% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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