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CVE-2007-0161

4.1 · MEDIUM

The PML Driver HPZ12 (HPZipm12.exe) in the HP all-in-one drivers, as used by multiple HP products, uses insecure SERVICE_CHANGE_CONFIG DACL permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges…

Published Jan 10, 2007hpEPSS 0.74%

Overview

CVE-2007-0161 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting hp pml_driver_hpz12. It was published on January 10, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.1, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The PML Driver HPZ12 (HPZipm12.exe) in the HP all-in-one drivers, as used by multiple HP products, uses insecure SERVICE_CHANGE_CONFIG DACL permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary programs, as demonstrated by modifying the binpath argument, a related issue to CVE-2006-0023.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hp. Update pml_driver_hpz12 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

Refosvdb.org/32654Refsecunia.com/advisories/23663Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/2128Refsecway.org/advisory/AD20070108.txtRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/456259/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/21935Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0094Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31361Refosvdb.org/32654Refsecunia.com/advisories/23663

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0161?

CVE-2007-0161 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting hp pml_driver_hpz12. It was published on January 10, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-0161?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.1, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-0161?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hp. Update pml_driver_hpz12 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-2007-0161?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-0161 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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