CVE-2018-5924 Memory corruption in HP inkjet printers
A stack buffer overflow in HP inkjet printers allows remote code execution via a maliciously crafted file.
- 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-2018-5924?
CVE-2018-5924 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in HP inkjet printers, published on 13 Aug 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A security vulnerability has been identified with certain HP Inkjet printers. A maliciously crafted file sent to an affected device can cause a stack buffer overflow, which could allow remote code execution.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5924?
It affects 270 products.
Products include Hp 1dt61a Firmware, Hp 1jl02a Firmware, Hp 1jl02b Firmware, Hp 1sh08 Firmware, Hp 2nd31a Firmware, Hp 3aw44a Firmware and 264 more.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5924?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-5924 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2018-5924 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-5924 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in HP inkjet printers
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4xrc-rh76-cwgr.