Vulnerability in Hp Linux_imaging_and_printing

CVE-2015-0839

The hp-plugin utility in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging use of a short GPG key id from a keyserver to verify print plugin downloads.

EPSS: 0.003 (50.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0839?
CVE-2015-0839 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Linux_imaging_and_printing, classified under CWE-320. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2017-08-02.
How severe is CVE-2015-0839?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.