High severity8.1NVD Advisory· Published Aug 2, 2017· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2015-0839
CVE-2015-0839
Description
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.
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Affected products
5cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=3.17.7
- (no CPE)
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
7- lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-July/162442.htmlnvdThird Party Advisory
- lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-July/162880.htmlnvdThird Party Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/05/29/2nvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/74913nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2699-1nvdThird Party Advisory
- bugs.launchpad.net/hplip/+bug/1432516nvdThird Party Advisory
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cginvdIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
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