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CVE-2013-6402

UnknownEPSS 0.49%

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CVE-2013-6402 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. base/pkit.py in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) through 3.13.11 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/hp-pkservice.log temporary file.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

base/pkit.py in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) through 3.13.11 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/hp-pkservice.log temporary file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.49%

38.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project<= 3.13.11
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project3.9.2
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project3.9.4
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project3.9.4b
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project3.9.6
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project3.9.8
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project3.9.10
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project3.9.12
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project3.10.2
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project3.10.5
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project3.10.6
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project3.10.9
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project3.11.1
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project3.11.3
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project3.11.3a
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project3.11.5
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project3.11.7
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project3.11.10
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project3.11.12
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project3.12.2
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project3.12.4
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project3.12.6
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project3.12.9
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project3.12.10
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project3.12.11
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project3.13.2
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project3.13.3
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project3.13.4
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project3.13.5
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project3.13.6
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project3.13.7
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project3.13.8
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project3.13.9
HpLinux Imaging And Printing Project3.13.10

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-6402?
base/pkit.py in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) through 3.13.11 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/hp-pkservice.log temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2013-6402?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-6402 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6402?
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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Source: NVD / NIST