Format string error in hplip - #VU101061
Published: November 30, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU101061
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-134
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: HPE
Affected software:
hplip
hplip
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a format string error when handling a device URI connected via USB port. A local user can connect a malicious printer to the system and execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.