CVE-2006-6742 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can crash HP LaserJet printers via buffer overflows in the FTP Print Server service using long LIST or NLST commands.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-6742?
CVE-2006-6742 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Dec 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflows in FTP Print Server 2.4 and 2.4.5 in HP LaserJet 5000 Series printers with firmware R.25.15 or R.25.47, and HP LaserJet 5100 Series printers with firmware V.29.12, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device crash) via a long string in the (1) LIST or (2) NLST command.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6742?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Hp Ftp Print Server, Hp Laserjet 5000, Hp Laserjet 5100.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6742?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6742 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2006-6742 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-6742 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-34q5-gx35-4r68.