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CVE-2002-1796

7.8 · HIGH

ChaiVM EZloader for HP color LaserJet 4500 and 4550 and HP LaserJet 4100 and 8150 does not properly verify JAR signatures for new services, which allows local users to load unauthorized Chai services.

Published Dec 31, 2002hpCWE-347EPSS 0.41%

Overview

CVE-2002-1796 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting hp chaivm_ezloader. It was published on December 31, 2002 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

ChaiVM EZloader for HP color LaserJet 4500 and 4550 and HP LaserJet 4100 and 8150 does not properly verify JAR signatures for new services, which allows local users to load unauthorized Chai services.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hp. Update chaivm_ezloader to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refonline.securityfocus.com/advisories/4317Refwww.iss.net/security_center/static/9695.phpRefwww.phenoelit.de/stuff/HP_Chai.txtRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/284648Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/5334Refonline.securityfocus.com/advisories/4317Refwww.iss.net/security_center/static/9695.phpRefwww.phenoelit.de/stuff/HP_Chai.txtRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/284648Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/5334

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1796?

CVE-2002-1796 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting hp chaivm_ezloader. It was published on December 31, 2002 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2002-1796?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2002-1796?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hp. Update chaivm_ezloader to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2002-1796?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2002-1796 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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