How severe is CVE-2024-0794?

CVE-2024-0794 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-0794 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0794?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-0794 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-0794 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16581.

When was CVE-2024-0794 published?

CVE-2024-0794 was published on 2024-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-0794

CVE-2024-0794 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16581
Weakness: CWE-125
Published: 2024-02-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Certain HP LaserJet Pro, HP Enterprise LaserJet, and HP LaserJet Managed Printers are potentially vulnerable to Remote Code Execution due to buffer overflow when rendering fonts embedded in a PDF file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0794?: Certain HP LaserJet Pro, HP Enterprise LaserJet, and HP LaserJet Managed Printers are potentially vulnerable to Remote Code Execution due to buffer overflow when rendering fonts embedded in a PDF file.
How severe is CVE-2024-0794?: CVE-2024-0794 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-0794 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0794?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-0794 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-0794 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16581.
When was CVE-2024-0794 published?: CVE-2024-0794 was published on 2024-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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