CVE-2018-5924

A security vulnerability has been identified with certain HP Inkjet printers

published August 13, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
11%
Percentile
95.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty file sent to an HP Inkjet printer can trigger a stack buffer overflow, opening the door to remote code execution! Think of it like sneaking a recipe into a restaurant's kitchen that calls for a secret ingredient they never check — if the chef trusts it blindly, the whole menu could get tossed! An attacker could potentially take control of any affected printer, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or manipulation of print jobs. Imagine a world where your printouts could be modified or leaked, all because of one shady file!

Put simply

Think of it like sneaking a recipe into a restaurant's kitchen that calls for a secret ingredient they never check — if the chef trusts it blindly, the whole menu could get tossed! This vulnerability arises from a stack buffer overflow in HP Inkjet printers, allowing attackers to send specially crafted files that execute arbitrary code on the device.

What to do

An attacker could potentially take control of any affected printer, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or manipulation of print jobs. Imagine a world where your printouts could be modified or leaked, all because of one shady file! Check the manufacturer’s website for updates regarding your printer model and apply any patches or firmware updates as soon as possible. Consider restricting printer access to trusted devices only to mitigate risk. 🛡️ You've got this! With the right updates, your printers will be safe and sound! 🔒✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.10952 · 95.9th percentile
Published
2018-08-13T15:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
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  • 13 AUG 15:00Z
    A security vulnerability has been identified with certain HP Inkjet printers
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