CVE-2013-6402
UnknownEPSS 0.49%
Last modified
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.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | <= 3.13.11 |
| 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 | 3.11.5 |
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 3.11.7 |
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 3.11.10 |
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 3.11.12 |
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 3.12.2 |
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 3.12.4 |
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 3.12.6 |
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 3.12.9 |
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 3.12.10 |
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 3.12.11 |
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 3.13.2 |
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 3.13.3 |
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 3.13.4 |
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 3.13.5 |
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 3.13.6 |
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 3.13.7 |
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 3.13.8 |
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 3.13.9 |
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 3.13.10 |
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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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