Out-of-bounds write in Hewlett Packard Enterprise HP Smart Universal Printing Driver
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-787 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
Client / Server PCs with the HP Smart Universal Printing Driver installed are potentially vulnerable to Remote Code Execution and/or Elevation of Privilege. A client using the HP Smart Universal Printing Driver that sends a print job comprised of a malicious XPS file could potentially lead to Remote Code Execution and/or Elevation of Privilege on the PC.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HP Smart Universal Printing Driver | See HP security bulletin reference for affected versions and later | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- HP Smart Universal Printing Driver VendorHewlett Packard Enterprise Affected See HP security bulletin reference for affected versions and later Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:hp:smart_universal_printing_driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 4.07.1.3204 | Vulnerable | Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:smart_universal_printing_driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 4.07.1.3204 Vulnerable ·Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2024-9419
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-78fm-rcjq-jr27
References
Sources
- CVE-2024-9419 · CVE Program
- CVE-2024-9419 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-78fm-rcjq-jr27 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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