CVE-2012-6108

CVE-2012-6108 is a low-severity vulnerability in Hp Linux Imaging And Printing Project with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Description

HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) before 3.13.2 uses world-writable permissions for /var/log/hp and /var/log/hp/tmp, which allows local users to delete log files via standard filesystem operations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6108?
HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) before 3.13.2 uses world-writable permissions for /var/log/hp and /var/log/hp/tmp, which allows local users to delete log files via standard filesystem operations.
How severe is CVE-2012-6108?
CVE-2012-6108 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-6108 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6108?
CVE-2012-6108 primarily affects Hp Linux Imaging And Printing Project. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6108?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6108 published?
CVE-2012-6108 was published on 2014-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (28)

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