CVE-2015-0839

high HPE
CVSS v3 Base Score
8.1
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS Score
0.3%
Exploitation probability in 30 days
Top 50% most likely to be exploited
Attack Characteristics
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Published: August 2, 2017 (3207 days ago)
Last Modified: May 13, 2026
Vendor: HPE
Source: NVD

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.

CWE

CWE-320

Affected Products

hp linux imaging and printing

References

🔗 lists.fedoraproject.org 🔗 lists.fedoraproject.org 🔗 www.openwall.com 🔗 www.securityfocus.com 🔗 www.ubuntu.com