SB2024113004 - Privilege escalation in hplip
Published: November 30, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024113004
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Format string error (CVE-ID: N/A)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a format string error when handling a device URI connected via USB port. A local user can connect a malicious printer to the system and execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.