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CVE-2015-6520

7.5 · HIGH

IPPUSBXD before 1.22 listens on all interfaces, which allows remote attackers to obtain access to USB connected printers via a direct request.

Published Sep 1, 2015ippusbxd_projectCWE-264EPSS 2.43%

Overview

CVE-2015-6520 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ippusbxd_project ippusbxd. It was published on September 1, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

IPPUSBXD before 1.22 listens on all interfaces, which allows remote attackers to obtain access to USB connected printers via a direct request.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ippusbxd_project. Update ippusbxd 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
ippusbxd_projectippusbxd0Affected

References

Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/11/1Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/18/11Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2725-1Refbugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ippusbxd/+bug/1455644GitHubgithub.com/tillkamppeter/ippusbxd/commit/46844402bca7a38fc224483ba6f0a93c4613203fRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/11/1Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/18/11Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2725-1Refbugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ippusbxd/+bug/1455644GitHubgithub.com/tillkamppeter/ippusbxd/commit/46844402bca7a38fc224483ba6f0a93c4613203f

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6520?

CVE-2015-6520 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ippusbxd_project ippusbxd. It was published on September 1, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-6520?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-6520?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ippusbxd_project. Update ippusbxd 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-2015-6520?

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