CVE-2015-0839

Name: CVE-2015-0839
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-02T19:29:00.337+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-0839 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The hp-plugin utility in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging use of a short GPG key id from a keyserver to verify print plugin downloads.. EPSS estimates a 6.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The hp-plugin utility in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging use of a short GPG key id from a keyserver to verify print plugin downloads.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.30%

92.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-320

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Linux Imaging And Printing	<= 3.17.7

References

http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-July/162442.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-July/162880.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/05/29/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74913Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2699-1Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/hplip/+bug/1432516Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1227252Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-July/162442.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-July/162880.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/05/29/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74913Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2699-1Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/hplip/+bug/1432516Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1227252Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 2, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0839?

How severe is CVE-2015-0839?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-0839 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0839?

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