CVE-2010-4267
CVE-2010-4267 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Linux Imaging And Printing Project with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Hp Linux Imaging And Printing Project
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2010-4267?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2010-4267?
- CVE-2010-4267 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2010-4267 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2010-4267?
- CVE-2010-4267 primarily affects Hp Linux Imaging And Printing Project. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2010-4267?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2010-4267 published?
- CVE-2010-4267 was published on 2011-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-January/053472.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-January/053474.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-04/msg00000.html
- http://osvdb.org/70498
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42939
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42956
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43022
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43068
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43083
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43102
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48441
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201203-17.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2152
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:013
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0154.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45833
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024967
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1051-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0136
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0160
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0211
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0212
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0228
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0243
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/attachment.cgi?id=468455&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=662740
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64738
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:1.6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.9.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:3.10.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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