CVE-2013-6402

hplip: insecure temporary file handling in pkit.py

Published Jan 5, 2014 CVSS 2.0 · 2.1 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
base/pkit.py in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) through 3.13.11 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/hp-pkservice.log temporary file.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-2829-1 hplip security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2013-6223 base/pkit.py in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) through 3.13.11 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/hp-pkservice.log temporary file.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2085-1 HPLIP vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 5:39 PM
Reserved
Nov 4, 2013, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 5, 2014, 8:55 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:00 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Oct 9, 2013, 12:00 AM