CVE-2024-45062

Name: CVE-2024-45062
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-19T14:15:36.323+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-45062 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A stack based buffer overflow vulnerability is present in OpenPrinting ippusbxd 1.34. A specially configured printer that supports IPP-over-USB can cause a buffer overflow which can lead to a arbitrary code execution in a privileged service. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A stack based buffer overflow vulnerability is present in OpenPrinting ippusbxd 1.34. A specially configured printer that supports IPP-over-USB can cause a buffer overflow which can lead to a arbitrary code execution in a privileged service. To trigger the vulnerability, a malicious device would need to be connected to the vulnerable system over USB.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-121

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openprinting	Ippusbxd Firmware	1.34

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-2071Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-2071

Timeline

Published: Aug 19, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45062?

How severe is CVE-2024-45062?

CVE-2024-45062 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45062?

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