HP JetAdmin could allow attackers to execute programs

hp-jetadmin-program-execution (15989) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

HP JetAdmin could allow a remote attacker to execute programs installed on the victim's system. By invoking the ExecuteFile function, a remote attacker could run a program, possibly with SYSTEM level or root privileges.

Platforms Affected:

  • FedoraProject, Fedora Core 2
  • HP, JetAdmin 6.0
  • HP, JetAdmin 6.1
  • HP, JetAdmin 6.2
  • HP, JetAdmin 6.5
  • HP, JetAdmin 7.0
  • Microsoft, Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft, Windows 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft, Windows NT 4.0 Server
  • Microsoft, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation
  • Microsoft, Windows XP Professional
  • Novell, NetWare 5.1
  • Novell, NetWare 6.0
  • Sun, Solaris 2.6
  • Sun, Solaris 7.0
  • Sun, Solaris 8
  • SuSE, SuSE Linux 9.1

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of HP Web Jetadmin (7.5 or later), available from the Hewlett-Packard Web site. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

Reported:

Apr 27, 2004

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