CVE-2015-0839
Publication date 1 June 2015
Last updated 25 August 2025
Ubuntu priority
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.
Status
| Package | Ubuntu Release | Status |
|---|---|---|
| hplip | ||
| 14.04 LTS trusty |
Fixed 3.14.3-0ubuntu3.4
|
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Notes
mdeslaur
could either switch to using long key id 0x73D770CDA59047B9, or simply ship key in package.
Severity score breakdown
CVSS version: CVSS v3.0
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
References
Related Ubuntu Security Notices (USN)
- USN-2699-1
- HPLIP vulnerability
- 30 July 2015