CVE-2002-1797 Missing authorization in n/a
Local users can bypass access controls to add, delete, or modify services on HP LaserJet printers.
- 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-2002-1797?
CVE-2002-1797 is a medium-severity missing authorization 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 for HP color LaserJet 4500 and 4550 or HP LaserJet 4100 and 8150 does not properly enforce access control restrictions, which could allow local users to add, delete, or modify any services hosted by the ChaiServer.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1797?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hp Chaivm.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1797?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1797 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2002-1797 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1797 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5qxh-pvfg-r9qr.