CVE-2007-0161 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can exploit insecure permissions in the HP PML Driver to modify service configuration and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
- 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-2007-0161?
CVE-2007-0161 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jan 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The PML Driver HPZ12 (HPZipm12.exe) in the HP all-in-one drivers, as used by multiple HP products, uses insecure SERVICE_CHANGE_CONFIG DACL permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary programs, as demonstrated by modifying the binpath argument, a related issue to CVE-2006-0023.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0161?
It affects 21 products.
Products include Hp Color Laserjet 4650, Hp Officejet 4100, Hp Officejet 5100, Hp Officejet 5500, Hp Officejet 6100, Hp Officejet 7100 and 15 more.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0161?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-0161 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2007-0161 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-0161 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6phm-q33g-2xxv.