HP Printer memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in HP Printer. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2018-5925. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in HP Printer (Printing Software) and classified as very critical. This issue affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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

The bug was discovered 08/03/2018. The weakness was released 08/01/2018 as c06097712 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is shared at support.hp.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-5925. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (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†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-122620. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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: 9.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.0

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Temp Score: 9.4
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Vendor Base Score (HP): 9.8
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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-2018-5925 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-5925
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-122621
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 16:03
Changes: 08/05/2018 19:52 (86), 03/13/2020 13:40 (6), 04/29/2023 16:03 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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