Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in HP Inkjet Printers
CVE-2018-5924

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
HP
Status
HP Inkjet Printers
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 August 2018

Summary

A vulnerability has been discovered in specific HP Inkjet printers that allows a stack buffer overflow due to maliciously crafted files sent to the device. This exploit can potentially enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely, compromising the printer's security and potentially gaining access to the network it operates on. Users of affected HP Inkjet printers are advised to update their firmware and review security protocols to safeguard against this threat.

Affected Version(s)

HP inkjet printers Various (see reference)

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105010
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041415
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
https://research.checkpoint.com/sending-fax-back-to-the-d...
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EPSS Score

71% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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