CVE-2007-0161

Published Jan 10, 2007 hp

Overview

CVE-2007-0161 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting hp pml_driver_hpz12. It was published on January 10, 2007.

Technical Description

The PML Driver HPZ12 (HPZipm12.exe) in the HP all-in-one drivers, as used by multiple HP products, uses insecure SERVICE_CHANGE_CONFIG DACL permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary programs, as demonstrated by modifying the binpath argument, a related issue to CVE-2006-0023.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hp. Update pml_driver_hpz12 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status

References

Ref osvdb.org/32654 Ref secunia.com/advisories/23663 Ref securityreason.com/securityalert/2128 Ref secway.org/advisory/AD20070108.txt Ref www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/456259/100/0/threaded Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/21935 Ref www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0094 Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31361 Ref osvdb.org/32654 Ref secunia.com/advisories/23663

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-0161?

CVE-2007-0161 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting hp pml_driver_hpz12. It was published on January 10, 2007.

How severe is CVE-2007-0161?

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