Privilege Escalation and Code Execution Vulnerability in HP Linux Imaging and Printing Software
CVE-2026-14544

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Red Hat
Status
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 July 2026

What is CVE-2026-14544?

A security flaw in the HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) software has been identified, stemming from an incomplete fix of a prior vulnerability. This issue allows remote attackers to exploit an integer overflow vulnerability in the hpcups processing path, potentially enabling them to escalate privileges or execute arbitrary code on affected systems. Users are strongly advised to review and implement any available patches or updates to mitigate this risk.

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-14544
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2496772
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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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