CVE-2024-0794 Memory corruption in Certain LaserJet Pro, HP Enterprise LaserJet, HP LaserJet Managed Printers

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can achieve remote code execution on HP LaserJet printers via a buffer overflow triggered by malicious PDF fonts.

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-2024-0794?

CVE-2024-0794 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Certain LaserJet Pro, HP Enterprise LaserJet, HP LaserJet Managed Printers, published on 20 Feb 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Certain HP LaserJet Pro, HP Enterprise LaserJet, and HP LaserJet Managed Printers are potentially vulnerable to Remote Code Execution due to buffer overflow when rendering fonts embedded in a PDF file.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-0794?

How do I fix CVE-2024-0794?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-0794 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-2024-0794 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-0794 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7998-f982-7c9x.

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