HP Printer memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in HP Printer. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2018-5924. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in HP Printer (Printing Software) and classified as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A security vulnerability has been identified with certain HP Inkjet printers. A maliciously crafted file sent to an affected device can cause a stack buffer overflow, which could allow remote code execution.

The bug was discovered 08/03/2018. The weakness was published 08/01/2018 as c06097712 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.hp.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-5924. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 04/29/2023). The advisory points out:

Two security vulnerabilities have been identified with certain HP Inkjet printers. A maliciously crafted file sent to an affected device can cause a stack or static buffer overflow, which could allow remote code execution.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 111666 (HP Ink Printers Multiple Vulnerabilities (HPSBHF03589)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Misc. and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 43607 (HP Ink Printers Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at support.hp.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (111666), SecurityFocus (BID 105010†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1041415†). Similar entry is available at VDB-122621. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • HP PageWide Managed MFP P777XX
  • HP PageWide Managed P75050dx
  • HP PageWide Pro 750dx
  • HP PageWide Pro MFP 772dx
  • HP DesignJet rugged case
  • HP DesignJet TXXX 24-in ePrinter
  • HP AMP 1xx Printerseries
  • HP Deskjet
  • HP Deskjet Ink Advantage
  • HP Envy
  • HP Ink Tank
  • HP OfficeJet 2XX Mobile
  • HP OfficeJet
  • HP OfficeJet Pro
  • HP Photosmart
  • HP Smart Tank Wireless 450

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.7

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Temp Score: 9.4
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Vendor Base Score (HP): 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 111666
Nessus Name: HP Ink Printers Multiple Vulnerabilities (HPSBHF03589)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: support.hp.com

Timelineinfo

01/19/2018 🔍
08/01/2018 +193 days 🔍
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08/03/2018 +2 days 🔍
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08/05/2018 +2 days 🔍
08/13/2018 +7 days 🔍
08/13/2018 +0 days 🔍
04/29/2023 +1720 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: hp.com

Advisory: c06097712
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2018-5924 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-5924
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-122620
SecurityFocus: 105010 - Multiple HP Inkjet Printers Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1041415

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/05/2018 19:52
Updated: 04/29/2023 15:57
Changes: 08/05/2018 19:52 (86), 03/13/2020 13:46 (6), 04/29/2023 15:57 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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