hp hplip 2.7.7/2.8.2 Configuration File access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in hp hplip 2.7.7/2.8.2. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Configuration File. This manipulation causes access control. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2009-0122. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in hp hplip 2.7.7/2.8.2. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component Configuration File. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

hplip.postinst in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 2.7.7 and 2.8.2 on Ubuntu allows local users to change the ownership of arbitrary files via unspecified manipulations in advance of an HPLIP installation or upgrade by an administrator, related to the product s attempt to correct the ownership of its configuration files within home directories.

The bug was discovered 01/13/2009. The weakness was shared 01/15/2009 by Matt (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at ubuntu.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2009-0122 since 01/15/2009. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 36714 (Ubuntu 7.10 : hplip vulnerability (USN-708-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Ubuntu Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (47955), Tenable (36714), SecurityFocus (BID 33249†), OSVDB (53408†) and Secunia (SA33539†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 36714
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 7.10 : hplip vulnerability (USN-708-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 900429
OpenVAS Name: HP Linux Imaging and Printing System Security Bypass Vulnerability
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Recommended: Upgrade
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01/15/2009 +1 days 🔍
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03/02/2009 +46 days 🔍
04/23/2009 +52 days 🔍
03/17/2015 +2154 days 🔍
08/28/2019 +1625 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: hp.com

Advisory: ubuntu.com
Researcher: Matt
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2009-0122 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-0122
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-45919

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X-Force: 47955
SecurityFocus: 33249 - HP Linux Imaging and Printing System 'hplip.postinst' Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Secunia: 33539 - Ubuntu hplip Privilege Escalation Security Issue, Less Critical
OSVDB: 53408 - HP Linux Imaging and Printing System - 'hplip.postinst' Local Privilege Escalation Issue
Vulnerability Center: 21146 - HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 2.7.7 and 2.8.2 on Ubuntu Local Privilege Escalation, High

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 08/28/2019 20:15
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (75), 08/28/2019 20:15 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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