CVE-2006-6742

HIGH 7.8CVE-2006-6742 · Published 26/12/2006 · updated 16/06/2026

In short

CVE-2006-6742 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability affecting ftp print server (hp).
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS): 3.1%, higher than 87.6% of all vulnerabilities.
No patched version is listed yet: follow the vendor's advisory in References.

Package	Affected versions	Patched versions
ftp print server hp	`= 2.4= 2.4.5`	No fix yet

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in FTP Print Server 2.4 and 2.4.5 in HP LaserJet 5000 Series printers with firmware R.25.15 or R.25.47, and HP LaserJet 5100 Series printers with firmware V.29.12, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device crash) via a long string in the (1) LIST or (2) NLST command.

References

lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-December/051367.html
secunia.com/advisories/23396
securityreason.com/securityalert/2074
securityfocus.com/archive/1/454817/100/0/threaded
vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5081

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