CVE-2014-7888 Code injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on HP Point of Sale PCs via malicious OLE drivers, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.

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-2014-7888?

CVE-2014-7888 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Mar 2015. 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

The OLE Point of Sale (OPOS) drivers before 1.13.003 on HP Point of Sale Windows PCs allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving OPOSMICR.ocx for PUSB Thermal Receipt printers, SerialUSB Thermal Receipt printers, Hybrid POS printers with MICR, Value PUSB Receipt printers, and Value Serial/USB Receipt printers, aka ZDI-CAN-2512.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-7888?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Ole Point of Sale Driver.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7888?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-7888 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-2014-7888 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-7888 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rc9p-335c-fr9q.

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