Lexmark Universal Print Driver/Printer Software G2 prior 3.0.6.0 on Windows xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Lexmark Universal Print Driver and Printer Software G2 on Windows. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. This manipulation causes xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-4044. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Lexmark Universal Print Driver and Printer Software G2 on Windows. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in various Lexmark printer drivers for Windows allows attacker to disclose sensitive information to an arbitrary URL.

It is possible to read the advisory at lexmark.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-4044 since 04/28/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 3.0.6.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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CNA Base Score: 8.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Universal Print Driver/Printer Software G2 3.0.6.0

Timelineinfo

04/28/2025 CVE reserved
08/19/2025 +113 days Advisory disclosed
08/19/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/20/2025 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: lexmark.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-4044 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-4044
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-320551

Entryinfo

Created: 08/19/2025 15:44
Updated: 08/20/2025 16:46
Changes: 08/19/2025 15:44 (64), 08/20/2025 16:46 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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