CVE-2021-44738

Buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in Lexmark devices through 2021-12-07 in postscript interpreter

published January 20, 2022

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
88.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky buffer overflow is lurking in Lexmark devices, waiting to be triggered through the PostScript interpreter! Think of it like a filling machine for donuts that overflows, causing a sticky mess everywhere. If the buffer gets too full, it can spill over into other areas, causing chaos in the process! If an attacker manages to exploit this vulnerability, they could potentially disrupt operations or even crash the device entirely—like a broken assembly line halting production. While there's no known active exploitation yet, it’s important to stay ahead of any potential issues.

Put simply

Think of it like a filling machine for donuts that overflows, causing a sticky mess everywhere. If the buffer gets too full, it can spill over into other areas, causing chaos in the process! This vulnerability occurs due to improper handling of buffer memory in the PostScript interpreter, allowing an attacker to overflow the buffer and potentially lead to unpredictable behavior or crashes.

What to do

If an attacker manages to exploit this vulnerability, they could potentially disrupt operations or even crash the device entirely—like a broken assembly line halting production. While there's no known active exploitation yet, it’s important to stay ahead of any potential issues. To safeguard against this vulnerability, ensure your Lexmark devices are updated to the latest firmware. Regularly check for updates and apply them promptly to mitigate any risks associated with this issue. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your devices secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03312 · 88.5th percentile
Published
2022-01-20T15:59Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 JAN 15:59Z
    Buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in Lexmark devices through 2021-12-07 in postscript interpreter
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