CVE-2011-2722
UnknownEPSS 0.44%
Last modified
CVE-2011-2722 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The send_data_to_stdout function in prnt/hpijs/hpcupsfax.cpp in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 3.x before 3.11.10 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/hpcupsfax.out temporary file.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The send_data_to_stdout function in prnt/hpijs/hpcupsfax.cpp in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 3.x before 3.11.10 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/hpcupsfax.out temporary file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | <= 3.11.5 |
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 3.9.2 |
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 3.9.4 |
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 3.9.4b |
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 3.9.6 |
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 3.9.8 |
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 3.9.10 |
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 3.9.12 |
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 3.10.2 |
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 3.10.5 |
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 3.10.6 |
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 3.10.9 |
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 3.11.1 |
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 3.11.3 |
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 3.11.3a |
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 3.11.7 |
References
- http://hplipopensource.com/hplip-web/release_notes.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://hplipopensource.com/hplip-web/release_notes.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-2722?
The send_data_to_stdout function in prnt/hpijs/hpcupsfax.cpp in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 3.x before 3.11.10 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/hpcupsfax.out temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2011-2722?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-2722 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2722?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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