CVE-2019-16240
CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 1.31%
Last modified
CVE-2019-16240 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A Buffer Overflow and Information Disclosure issue exists in HP OfficeJet Pro Printers before 001.1937C, and HP PageWide Managed Printers and HP PageWide Pro Printers before 001.1937D exists; A maliciously crafted print file might cause certain HP Inkjet printers to assert. Under certain circumstances, the printer produces a core dump to a local device.. EPSS estimates a 1.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A Buffer Overflow and Information Disclosure issue exists in HP OfficeJet Pro Printers before 001.1937C, and HP PageWide Managed Printers and HP PageWide Pro Printers before 001.1937D exists; A maliciously crafted print file might cause certain HP Inkjet printers to assert. Under certain circumstances, the printer produces a core dump to a local device.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hp | Pagewide Pro 577z K9z76a Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Pro 577z K9z76b Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Pro 577z K9z76d Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Pro 577dw D3q21a Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Pro 577dw D3q21b Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Pro 577dw D3q21c Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Pro 577dw D3q21d Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Pro 552dw 2dr21d Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Pro 552dw D3q17a Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Pro 552dw D3q17d Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Pro 552dw K9z74a Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Pro 552dw K9z74d Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Pro 477dw D3q20a Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Pro 477dw D3q20b Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Pro 477dw D3q20c Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Pro 477dw D3q20d Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Pro 477dw W2z53b Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Pro 477dn D3q19d Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Pro 477dn D3q19b Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Pro 477dn D3q19a Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Pro 452dw W2z52b Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Pro 452dw D3q16d Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Pro 452dw D3q16a Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Pro 452dn D3q15d Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Pro 452dn D3q15b Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Pro 452dn D3q15a Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Managed P52750dw J9v78b Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Managed P52750dw J9v82d Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Managed P52750dw J9v82a Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Managed P57750dw J9v78b Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Managed P57750dw J9v82d Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Managed P57750dw J9v82a Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Managed P55250dw J6u51b Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Managed P55250dw J6u55d Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide Managed P55250dw J6u55a Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide 377dw J9v80b Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide 377dw J9v80a Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide 352dw J6u57b Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Pagewide 352dw J6u57a Firmware | < 001.1937d |
| Hp | Officejet Pro 8210 D9l63a Firmware | < 001.1937c |
| Hp | Officejet Pro 8210 D9l64a Firmware | < 001.1937c |
| Hp | Officejet Pro 8210 J3p65a Firmware | < 001.1937c |
| Hp | Officejet Pro 8210 J3p68a Firmware | < 001.1937c |
| Hp | Officejet Pro 8210 T0g70a Firmware | < 001.1937c |
References
- https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c06458150Vendor Advisory
- https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c06458150Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-16240?
A Buffer Overflow and Information Disclosure issue exists in HP OfficeJet Pro Printers before 001.1937C, and HP PageWide Managed Printers and HP PageWide Pro Printers before 001.1937D exists; A maliciously crafted print file might cause certain HP Inkjet printers to assert. Under certain circumstances, the printer produces a core dump to a local device.
How severe is CVE-2019-16240?
CVE-2019-16240 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16240?
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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