HP LaserJet Web Server Unspecified Admin Component Traversal Arbitrary File Access

high Nessus Plugin ID 36129

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Synopsis

The remote web server is affected by a directory traversal vulnerability.

Description

The remote web server is an embedded web server for an HP LaserJet printer. The version of the firmware reported by the printer is reportedly affected by a directory traversal vulnerability. Because the printer caches printed files, an attacker could exploit this in order to gain access to sensitive information.

Solution

Upgrade the firmware according to the vendor's advisory.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 36129

File Name: hp_laserjet_directory_traversal.nasl

Version: 1.20

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 4/10/2009

Updated: 1/26/2022

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.6

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.8

Temporal Score: 5.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/h:hp:laserjet

Required KB Items: www/hp_laserjet/pname, www/hp_laserjet/fw, www/hp_laserjet/port

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 2/4/2009

Vulnerability Publication Date: 2/4/2009

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2008-4419

BID: 33611

CWE: 22

IAVT: 2009-T-0010-S

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