CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-0839

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The hp-plugin utility in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging a short GPG key id from a keyserver to verify print plugin downloads.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could gain control over the system, potentially leading to data breaches or the installation of malicious software.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update HPLIP to the latest version and to use long GPG key ids to enhance the security of plugin download verification.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The hp-plugin utility in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging use of a short GPG key id from a keyserver to verify print plugin downloads.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS