Vulnerability Description
HP Photosmart printer driver for Mac OS X installs the hp_imaging_connectivity program and the hp_imaging_connectivity.app directory with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges of other Photosmart users by replacing hp_imaging_connectivity with a Trojan horse.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hp | Photosmart Print Driver | 1.2.1 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-04/0169.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8856.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4518Vendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-04/0169.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8856.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4518Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0529?
CVE-2002-0529 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). HP Photosmart printer driver for Mac OS X installs the hp_imaging_connectivity program and the hp_imaging_connectivity.app directory with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to gain p...
How severe is CVE-2002-0529?
CVE-2002-0529 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0529?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hp Photosmart Print Driver.