CVE-2007-0161

CVE-2007-0161 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Pml Driver Hpz12 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The PML Driver HPZ12 (HPZipm12.exe) in the HP all-in-one drivers, as used by multiple HP products, uses insecure SERVICE_CHANGE_CONFIG DACL permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary programs, as demonstrated by modifying the binpath argument, a related issue to CVE-2006-0023.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0161?
The PML Driver HPZ12 (HPZipm12.exe) in the HP all-in-one drivers, as used by multiple HP products, uses insecure SERVICE_CHANGE_CONFIG DACL permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary programs, as demonstrated by modifying the binpath argument, a related issue to CVE-2006-0023.
How severe is CVE-2007-0161?
CVE-2007-0161 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-0161 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0161?
CVE-2007-0161 primarily affects Hp Pml Driver Hpz12. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0161?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-0161 published?
CVE-2007-0161 was published on 2007-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (21)