CVE-2019-16240 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in HP printers allows attackers to cause a denial of service and potentially disclose memory contents via a malicious print 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-2019-16240?
CVE-2019-16240 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Nov 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A Buffer Overflow and Information Disclosure issue exists in HP OfficeJet Pro Printers before 001.1937C, and HP PageWide Managed Printers and HP PageWide Pro Printers before 001.1937D exists; A maliciously crafted print file might cause certain HP Inkjet printers to assert. Under certain circumstances, the printer produces a core dump to a local device.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16240?
It affects 44 products.
Products include Hp Officejet Pro 8210 D9l63a Firmware, Hp Officejet Pro 8210 D9l64a Firmware, Hp Officejet Pro 8210 J3p65a Firmware, Hp Officejet Pro 8210 J3p68a Firmware, Hp Officejet Pro 8210 T0g70a Firmware, Hp Pagewide 352dw J6u57a Firmware and 38 more.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16240?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-16240 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-2019-16240 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-16240 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2w2m-vwp5-22c5.