CVE-2011-2722

hplip: insecure temporary file handling

Published May 25, 2012 CVSS 2.0 · 1.2 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The send_data_to_stdout function in prnt/hpijs/hpcupsfax.cpp in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 3.x before 3.11.10 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/hpcupsfax.out temporary file.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2011-2700 The send_data_to_stdout function in prnt/hpijs/hpcupsfax.cpp in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 3.x before 3.11.10 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/hpcupsfax.out temporary file.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1981-1 HPLIP vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 11:08 PM
Reserved
Jul 11, 2011, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 25, 2012, 8:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:31 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jul 13, 2011, 12:00 AM