Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing | <= 3.17.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-July/162442.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-July/162880.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/05/29/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74913Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2699-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/hplip/+bug/1432516Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1227252Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-July/162442.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-July/162880.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/05/29/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74913Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2699-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/hplip/+bug/1432516Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1227252Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-0839?
CVE-2015-0839 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). 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 ver...
How severe is CVE-2015-0839?
CVE-2015-0839 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-0839?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hp Linux Imaging And Printing.