CVE-2010-1558 in Multifunction Peripheral Digital Sending Software
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in HP Multifunction Peripheral (MFP) Digital Sending Software before 4.18.3 allows local users to bypass intended restrictions on the MFP "Send to e-mail" feature, and obtain sensitive information, via unknown vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/26/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-1558 affects HP Multifunction Peripheral devices running Digital Sending Software versions prior to 4.18.3. This issue represents a critical security flaw that undermines the intended access controls for email transmission capabilities within these multifunction devices. The vulnerability specifically targets the "Send to e-mail" feature, which is a core functionality designed to allow users to transmit documents directly to email recipients through the MFP interface. The affected software architecture appears to have inadequate validation mechanisms that permit unauthorized access to email configuration parameters and potentially sensitive document contents.
The technical nature of this vulnerability falls under the category of access control bypass, where local users can exploit weaknesses in the authentication and authorization mechanisms to gain access to restricted email functionality. This type of flaw typically stems from insufficient input validation, improper privilege management, or flawed security checks within the software's user interface and backend processing components. The unspecified nature of the attack vectors suggests that multiple pathways may exist for exploitation, potentially including manipulation of local configuration files, direct interface manipulation, or exploitation of underlying software libraries that handle email transmission protocols.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure, as it creates a potential avenue for data exfiltration and unauthorized communication through corporate email systems. Local attackers who gain access to the MFP device can potentially intercept, modify, or redirect email transmissions, leading to corporate data leakage, unauthorized communications, and potential compliance violations. This vulnerability particularly affects organizations that rely heavily on MFP devices for document management and email integration, as it undermines the security assumptions built into these devices for controlled document handling and email transmission.
Organizations should prioritize immediate remediation through the application of HP's security patches and updates to Digital Sending Software versions 4.18.3 and later. System administrators should conduct comprehensive inventory assessments to identify all affected MFP devices and implement network segmentation to limit local access to these devices. Additional mitigations include enabling secure configuration management, implementing network monitoring to detect unusual email transmission patterns, and establishing strict access controls for MFP administrative interfaces. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-284, which addresses improper access control, and represents a significant concern for organizations following ATT&CK framework's privilege escalation and credential access tactics. The risk assessment should consider potential lateral movement opportunities this vulnerability might provide to attackers seeking to establish persistent access within corporate networks through compromised MFP devices.