CVE-2008-2941

hplip hpssd.py Denial-Of-Service parsing vulnerability

Published Aug 14, 2008 CVSS 2.0 · 4.9 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The hpssd message parser in hpssd.py in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 1.6.7 allows local users to cause a denial of service (process stop) via a crafted packet, as demonstrated by sending "msg=0" to TCP port 2207.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-2933 The hpssd message parser in hpssd.py in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 1.6.7 allows local users to cause a denial of service (process stop) via a crafted packet, as demonstrated by sending "msg=0" to TCP port 2207.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-674-1 HPLIP vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-674-2 HPLIP vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 9:21 AM
Reserved
Jun 30, 2008, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 14, 2008, 8:41 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:54 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Aug 12, 2008, 12:00 AM