CVE-2020-6923 (GCVE-0-2020-6923)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-12-19 18:16 – Updated: 2024-12-20 17:38
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
HP Linux Imaging and Printing Software - Potential Memory Buffer Overflow
Summary
The HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) software may potentially be affected by memory buffer overflow.
Severity
5.7 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-12-20 16:45 UTC
CWE
- CWE-120 - Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | HP Linux Imaging and Printing Software |
Unknown:
See HP Security Bulletin reference for affected versions.
|
guessed |
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