CVE-2008-4419 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can read arbitrary files from HP LaserJet printers via directory traversal in the web interface, exposing sensitive information.

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-2008-4419?

CVE-2008-4419 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Feb 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the HP JetDirect web administration interface in the HP-ChaiSOE 1.0 embedded web server on the LaserJet 9040mfp, LaserJet 9050mfp, and Color LaserJet 9500mfp before firmware 08.110.9; LaserJet 4345mfp and 9200C Digital Sender before firmware 09.120.9; Color LaserJet 4730mfp before firmware 46.200.9; LaserJet 2410, LaserJet 2420, and LaserJet 2430 before firmware 20080819 SPCL112A; LaserJet 4250 and LaserJet 4350 before firmware 20080819 SPCL015A; and LaserJet 9040 and LaserJet 9050 before firmware 20080819 SPCL110A allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the URI.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4419?

It affects 13 products.

Products include Hp 9200c Digital Sender, Hp Color Laserjet 4370mfp, Hp Color Laserjet 9500mfp, Hp Laserjet 2410, Hp Laserjet 2420, Hp Laserjet 2430 and 7 more.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4419?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4419 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2008-4419 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4419 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v7mr-5v8g-8mff.

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