CVE-2021-3438

Description

A potential buffer overflow in the software drivers for certain HP LaserJet products and Samsung product printers could lead to an escalation of privilege.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.68% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory hp.com
Affected: n/a Certain HP LaserJet products and Samsung product printers, see Security Bulletin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_3900395-3833905-16 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-3438?
CVE-2021-3438 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-3438?
To fix CVE-2021-3438, 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-2021-3438 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-3438 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-3438?
CVE-2021-3438 affects n/a Certain HP LaserJet products and Samsung product printers, see Security Bulletin.
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