Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-2941
The hpssd message parser in hpssd.py in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 1.6.7 allows local users to cause a denial of service (process stop) via a crafted packet, as demonstrated by sending "msg=0" to TCP port 2207.
Vulnerability category: Input validationDenial of service
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-2941
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 8 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2008-2941
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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4.9
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
3.9
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6.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2008-2941
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The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2008-2941
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-674-1
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0818.html
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10636
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00006.html
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1020683
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44440
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-674-2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30683
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:169
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=457052
Patch
Products affected by CVE-2008-2941
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:1.6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*