CVE-2015-0839 Code injection in n/a
Man-in-the-middle attackers can execute arbitrary code by exploiting weak GPG key verification in the HPLIP print plugin download process.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2015-0839?
CVE-2015-0839 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Aug 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The hp-plugin utility in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging use of a short GPG key id from a keyserver to verify print plugin downloads.
Weakness: CWE-320
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-0839?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hp Linux Imaging and Printing.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0839?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2015-0839 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-0839 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2026-91104 HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) Software– Multiple Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2026-91106 HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) Software– Multiple Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2026-8631 HP Linux Imaging and Printing Software – Potential Escalation of Privilege and Arbitrary Code Execution
- CVE-2026-91098 HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) Software– Multiple Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2026-91105 HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) Software– Multiple Vulnerabilities
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2015-0839, DLA-775-1, GHSA-68c7-7p5r-7c3q, MGASA-2015-0336, UBUNTU-CVE-2015-0839, USN-2699-1.