CVE-2006-6742

Name: CVE-2006-6742
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-12-26T23:28:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.91%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-6742 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple buffer overflows in FTP Print Server 2.4 and 2.4.5 in HP LaserJet 5000 Series printers with firmware R.25.15 or R.25.47, and HP LaserJet 5100 Series printers with firmware V.29.12, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device crash) via a long string in the (1) LIST or (2) NLST command.. EPSS estimates a 2.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in FTP Print Server 2.4 and 2.4.5 in HP LaserJet 5000 Series printers with firmware R.25.15 or R.25.47, and HP LaserJet 5100 Series printers with firmware V.29.12, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device crash) via a long string in the (1) LIST or (2) NLST command.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.91%

85.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Ftp Print Server	2.4
Hp	Ftp Print Server	2.4.5
Hp	Laserjet 5000	r.25.15
Hp	Laserjet 5000	r.25.47
Hp	Laserjet 5100	v.29.12

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 26, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6742?

How severe is CVE-2006-6742?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6742 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6742?

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Source: NVD / NIST