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CVE-2013-6427

6.8 · MEDIUM

upgrade.py in the hp-upgrade service in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 3.x through 3.13.11 launches a program from an http URL, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary…

Published Dec 9, 2013hpCWE-94EPSS 3.98%

Overview

CVE-2013-6427 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting hp linux_imaging_and_printing_project. It was published on December 9, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

upgrade.py in the hp-upgrade service in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 3.x through 3.13.11 launches a program from an http URL, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code by gaining control over the client-server data stream.

Remediation

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

Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-01/msg00087.htmlRefopenwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/12/05/2Refwww.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2829Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2085-1Refbugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=853405Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-01/msg00087.htmlRefopenwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/12/05/2Refwww.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2829Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2085-1Refbugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=853405

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6427?

CVE-2013-6427 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting hp linux_imaging_and_printing_project. It was published on December 9, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-6427?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-6427?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hp. Update linux_imaging_and_printing_project 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-2013-6427?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2013-6427 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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