CVE-2015-0839

hplip: hp-plugin verified binary download with short key ID

Published Aug 2, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 8.1 High EPSS 6.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-775-1 hplip security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2015-0851 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2699-1 HPLIP vulnerability
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.01769}

epss

{'score': 0.00496}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
debian
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 4:26 AM
Reserved
Jan 7, 2015, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 2, 2017, 7:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:21 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
May 29, 2015, 12:00 AM