CVE-2021-3438
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.90%
Last modified
CVE-2021-3438 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A potential buffer overflow in the software drivers for certain HP LaserJet products and Samsung product printers could lead to an escalation of privilege.. EPSS estimates a 2.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A potential buffer overflow in the software drivers for certain HP LaserJet products and Samsung product printers could lead to an escalation of privilege.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hp | Color Laser 150 4zb94a | All versions |
| Hp | Color Laser 150 4zb95a | All versions |
| Hp | Color Laser Mfp 170 4zb96a | All versions |
| Hp | Color Laser Mfp 170 4zb97a | All versions |
| Hp | Color Laser Mfp 170 6hu08a | All versions |
| Hp | Color Laser Mfp 170 6hu09a | All versions |
| Hp | Laser 100 209u7a | All versions |
| Hp | Laser 100 4zb79a | All versions |
| Hp | Laser 100 4zb80a | All versions |
| Hp | Laser 100 4zb81a | All versions |
| Hp | Laser 100 5ue14a | All versions |
| Hp | Laser 408 7uq75a | All versions |
| Hp | Laser Mfp 130 4zb82a | All versions |
| Hp | Laser Mfp 130 4zb83a | All versions |
| Hp | Laser Mfp 130 4zb84a | All versions |
| Hp | Laser Mfp 130 4zb85a | All versions |
| Hp | Laser Mfp 130 4zb86a | All versions |
| Hp | Laser Mfp 130 4zb87a | All versions |
| Hp | Laser Mfp 130 4zb88a | All versions |
| Hp | Laser Mfp 130 4zb89a | All versions |
| Hp | Laser Mfp 130 4zb90a | All versions |
| Hp | Laser Mfp 130 4zb91a | All versions |
| Hp | Laser Mfp 130 4zb92a | All versions |
| Hp | Laser Mfp 130 4zb93a | All versions |
| Hp | Laser Mfp 130 5ue15a | All versions |
| Hp | Laser Mfp 130 6hu10a | All versions |
| Hp | Laser Mfp 130 6hu11a | All versions |
| Hp | Laser Mfp 130 6hu12a | All versions |
| Hp | Laser Mfp 130 9vv52a | All versions |
| Hp | Laser Mfp 432 7uq76a | All versions |
| Hp | Laserjet Mfp M42523 7ab26a | All versions |
| Hp | Laserjet Mfp M42523 7zb25a | All versions |
| Hp | Laserjet Mfp M42523 7zb72a | All versions |
| Hp | Laserjet Mfp M42625 8af49a | All versions |
| Hp | Laserjet Mfp M42625 8af50a | All versions |
| Hp | Laserjet Mfp M42625 8af51a | All versions |
| Hp | Laserjet Mfp M42625 8af52a | All versions |
| Hp | Laserjet Mfp M433 1vr14a | All versions |
| Hp | Laserjet Mfp M436 2ky38a | All versions |
| Hp | Laserjet Mfp M436 W7u01a | All versions |
| Hp | Laserjet Mfp M436 W7u02a | All versions |
| Hp | Laserjet Mfp M437 7zb19a | All versions |
| Hp | Laserjet Mfp M437 7zb20a | All versions |
| Hp | Laserjet Mfp M437 7zb21a | All versions |
| Hp | Laserjet Mfp M438 8af43a | All versions |
| Hp | Laserjet Mfp M438 8af44a | All versions |
| Hp | Laserjet Mfp M438 8af45a | All versions |
| Hp | Laserjet Mfp M439 7zb22a | All versions |
| Hp | Laserjet Mfp M439 7zb23a | All versions |
| Hp | Laserjet Mfp M439 7zb24a | All versions |
Showing 50 of 382 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_3900395-3833905-16Vendor Advisory
- https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_3900395-3833905-16Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-3438?
A potential buffer overflow in the software drivers for certain HP LaserJet products and Samsung product printers could lead to an escalation of privilege.
How severe is CVE-2021-3438?
CVE-2021-3438 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-3438?
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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