CVE-2011-4787 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on client machines via a vulnerable ActiveX control in HP Easy Printer Care Software.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-4787?
CVE-2011-4787 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jan 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A certain ActiveX control in HPTicketMgr.dll in HP Easy Printer Care Software 2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to download an arbitrary program onto a client machine, and execute this program, via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-2404 and CVE-2011-4786.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4787?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hp Easy Printer Care Software.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4787?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4787 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2011-4787 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4787 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qxvx-pjm6-2g2q.