Vulnerability · Published Dec 19, 2024 · Assigned by hp
CVE-2020-6923HP Linux Imaging and Printing Software - Potential Memory Buffer Overflow
Medium 5.7
In plain English
A medium-severity buffer overflow in HP Linux Imaging and Printing Software from HP. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.3% (higher than 23% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)5.7Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)0.3%top 76.9% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) software may potentially be affected by memory buffer overflow.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlmaLinux:8 | hplip | 3.26.6-3.el8_10 | ALSA-2026:82295 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | hplip-common | 3.26.6-3.el8_10 | ALSA-2026:82295 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | hplip-gui | 3.26.6-3.el8_10 | ALSA-2026:82295 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | hplip-libs | 3.26.6-3.el8_10 | ALSA-2026:82295 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | libsane-hpaio | 3.26.6-3.el8_10 | ALSA-2026:82295 |
| Debian:12 | hplip | 3.20.9+dfsg0-3 | DEBIAN-CVE-2020-6923 |
| Debian:13 | hplip | 3.20.9+dfsg0-3 | DEBIAN-CVE-2020-6923 |
| Rocky Linux:8 | hplip | 0:3.26.6-3.el8_10 | RLSA-2026:82295 |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| HP | HP Linux Imaging and Printing Software | see references |
Weakness: CWE-120 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H