CVE-2008-0875 in EUR Print Manager
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in Hitachi EUR Print Manager, and related Client and Local Server products, 05-06 through 05-06-/B and 05-08 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service hang or termination) via unspecified vectors related to "unexpected data."
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/04/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-0875 affects Hitachi EUR Print Manager and related Client and Local Server products across versions 05-06 through 05-06-/B and 05-08. This represents a critical security weakness that enables remote attackers to disrupt service availability through manipulation of unexpected data inputs. The vulnerability falls under the category of denial of service attacks where legitimate system resources become unavailable to authorized users due to malicious input handling.
The technical flaw manifests when the affected Hitachi print management software encounters unexpected data sequences during normal operation. These systems process print jobs and related communications through established protocols that do not adequately validate incoming data streams. When malformed or unexpected data is received, the software fails to properly handle these conditions, resulting in service instability that can manifest as complete service termination or indefinite service hanging. This behavior aligns with common software design weaknesses where insufficient input validation leads to improper state management and resource handling.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents significant risk to organizations relying on Hitachi print management infrastructure. The remote exploitation capability means that attackers can potentially disrupt print services from external networks without requiring physical access or local credentials. This affects business continuity and productivity as print services become unavailable during critical operations. The impact extends beyond simple service disruption to potentially affecting document workflow processes and enterprise printing infrastructure that may depend on these systems for legitimate business operations.
The vulnerability demonstrates characteristics consistent with CWE-129 Input Validation and the ATT&CK technique T1499.1 (Network Denial of Service) where improper handling of input data leads to service disruption. Organizations should implement network segmentation to limit exposure of print management systems, apply vendor-provided patches immediately upon release, and monitor network traffic for unusual patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. Additionally, implementing proper input validation controls and ensuring robust error handling mechanisms can help mitigate similar vulnerabilities in other print management systems and prevent exploitation through unexpected data sequences.
Mitigation strategies should include immediate patch deployment from Hitachi, network monitoring for anomalous data patterns, and implementation of network access controls that limit exposure of affected systems. Security teams should also consider implementing intrusion detection systems that can identify potential exploitation attempts targeting these specific vulnerabilities. Regular security assessments of print management infrastructure and maintaining updated vulnerability databases will help organizations proactively identify and remediate similar weaknesses across their IT environments.