CVE-2016-3145
CVE-2016-3145 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lexmark Printer Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. 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-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Lexmark Printer Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Lexmark printers with firmware ATL before ATL.021.063, CB before CB.021.063, PP before PP.021.063, and YK before YK.021.063 mishandle Erase Printer Memory and Erase Hard Disk actions, which allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information via direct read operations on non-volatile memory.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-3145?
- Lexmark printers with firmware ATL before ATL.021.063, CB before CB.021.063, PP before PP.021.063, and YK before YK.021.063 mishandle Erase Printer Memory and Erase Hard Disk actions, which allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information via direct read operations on non-volatile memory.
- How severe is CVE-2016-3145?
- CVE-2016-3145 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2016-3145 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-3145?
- CVE-2016-3145 affects Lexmark Printer Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-3145?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-3145 published?
- CVE-2016-3145 was published on 2016-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:lexmark:printer_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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