CVE-2010-4107 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can read arbitrary files on HP LaserJet printers via PJL commands in print jobs due to insecure default filesystem access settings.

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-2010-4107?

CVE-2010-4107 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Nov 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The default configuration of the PJL Access value in the File System External Access settings on HP LaserJet MFP printers, Color LaserJet MFP printers, and LaserJet 4100, 4200, 4300, 5100, 8150, and 9000 printers enables PJL commands that use the device's filesystem, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a command inside a print job, as demonstrated by a directory traversal attack.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4107?

It affects 8 products.

Products include Hp 9000, Hp Color Laserjet Mfp, Hp Laserjet 4100, Hp Laserjet 4200, Hp Laserjet 4300, Hp Laserjet 5100 and 2 more.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4107?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4107 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-2010-4107 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-4107 exists.

Public exploit code: 4 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hhr4-5gv9-vmp2.

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