Symlink Vulnerability in HP Linux Imaging and Printing by HP
CVE-2013-6402

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

HP
Status
Linux Imaging And Printing Project
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 January 2014

What is CVE-2013-6402?

A symlink vulnerability exists in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) versions up to 3.13.11 that allows local users to create a symbolic link in the /tmp directory, potentially overwriting arbitrary files. This can lead to unauthorized modification of sensitive files, posing a significant security risk. Users are advised to upgrade to the latest version of HPLIP to mitigate this risk.

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References

http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2085-1
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https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=852368
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https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-6402
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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