CVE-2011-4161 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on HP printers by uploading crafted firmware via TCP port 9100 due to enabled Remote Firmware Update.
- 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-2011-4161?
CVE-2011-4161 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Dec 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The default configuration of the HP CM8060 Color MFP with Edgeline; Color LaserJet 3xxx, 4xxx, 5550, 9500, CMxxxx, CPxxxx, and Enterprise CPxxxx; Digital Sender 9200c and 9250c; LaserJet 4xxx, 5200, 90xx, Mxxxx, and Pxxxx; and LaserJet Enterprise 500 color M551, 600, M4555 MFP, and P3015 enables the Remote Firmware Update (RFU) setting, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by using a session on TCP port 9100 to upload a crafted firmware update.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4161?
It affects 41 products.
Products include Hp Color Laserjet 3000, Hp Color Laserjet 3800, Hp Color Laserjet 4700, Hp Color Laserjet 4730, Hp Color Laserjet 4730 Mfp, Hp Color Laserjet 5550 and 35 more.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4161?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4161 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-2011-4161 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4161 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vv8q-r8fx-pgjx.