Stack-based buffer overflow in the hpmud_get_pml function in io/hpmud/pml.c in…
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- — Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Partial · Partial · Partial
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-119 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
Stack-based buffer overflow in the hpmud_get_pml function in io/hpmud/pml.c in Hewlett-Packard Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 1.6.7, 3.9.8, 3.10.9, and probably other versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted SNMP response with a large length value.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 3
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:1.6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 1.6.7 | Vulnerable | Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
| cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.9.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 3.9.8 | Vulnerable | Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
| cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.10.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 3.10.9 | Vulnerable | Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:1.6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 1.6.7 Vulnerable ·Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.9.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 3.9.8 Vulnerable ·Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.10.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 3.10.9 Vulnerable ·Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Remediation
Red Hat 1 advisory
- RHSA-2011:0154 Released 2011-01-17 · Red Hat rating Moderatehplip security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5.6.z server) hpijs-1:1.6.7-6.el5_6.1, hpijs-1:1.6.7-6.el5_6.1.i386, hpijs-1:1.6.7-6.el5_6.1.ia64 +33
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) hpijs-1:3.9.8-33.el6_0.1, hplip-3.9.8-33.el6_0.1, hplip-common-3.9.8-33.el6_0.1 +3
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) hpijs-1:3.9.8-33.el6_0.1, hplip-3.9.8-33.el6_0.1, hplip-common-3.9.8-33.el6_0.1 +4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) hpijs-1:3.9.8-33.el6_0.1, hplip-3.9.8-33.el6_0.1, hplip-common-3.9.8-33.el6_0.1 +3
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5.6.z server) | Fixed | RHSA-2011:0154 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2011:0154 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2011:0154 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2011:0154 |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2010-4267
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-9c9p-hhrq-f5v5
References
Advisory 11
More Hewlett Packard Enterprise Linux Imaging And Printing Project vulnerabilities
- TI-2007-05013 hpssd in Hewlett-Packard Linux Imaging and Printing Project (hplip) 1.x and 2.x before… CVSS 2.0HIGH 7.6
- TI-2011-02358 foomatic-rip-hplip in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 3.11.5 allows remote… CVSS 2.0MEDIUM 6.8
- TI-2013-05380 upgrade.py in the hp-upgrade service in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 3.x through… CVSS 2.0MEDIUM 6.8
- TI-2008-02814 The alert-mailing implementation in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 1.6.7 allows… CVSS 2.0HIGH 7.2
- TI-2013-03789 The check_permission_v1 function in base/pkit.py in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP)… CVSS 2.0MEDIUM 6.9
- TI-2008-02815 The hpssd message parser in hpssd.py in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 1.6.7… CVSS 2.0MEDIUM 4.9
Sources
- CVE-2010-4267 · CVE Program
- CVE-2010-4267 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-9c9p-hhrq-f5v5 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2010-4267 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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