CVE-2002-1796 Security feature bypass in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Local attackers can bypass JAR signature verification to load unauthorized services on HP LaserJet printers, enabling arbitrary code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2002-1796?

CVE-2002-1796 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Jun 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ChaiVM EZloader for HP color LaserJet 4500 and 4550 and HP LaserJet 4100 and 8150 does not properly verify JAR signatures for new services, which allows local users to load unauthorized Chai services.

Weakness: CWE-347

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1796?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Chaivm Ezloader.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1796?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1796 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2002-1796 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1796 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3mf3-33v4-jcj2.

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