CVE-2018-5924

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.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 71.73% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory hp.com
Affected: HP Inc. HP inkjet printers
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105010 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041415 vdb entry third party advisory
https://research.checkpoint.com/sending-fax-back-to-the-dark-ages/ third party advisory
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c06097712 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-5924?
CVE-2018-5924 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-5924?
To fix CVE-2018-5924, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-5924 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-5924 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~72% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-5924?
CVE-2018-5924 affects HP Inc. HP inkjet printers.
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