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HP Printer Buffer Overflow (CVE-2006-6742)

high Tenable OT Security Plugin ID 505340

Synopsis

The remote OT asset is affected by a vulnerability.

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.

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Solution

Refer to the vendor advisory.

See Also

http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2074

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 505340

File Name: tenable_ot_hp_CVE-2006-6742.nasl

Version: 1.1

Type: Remote

Family: Tenable.ot

Published: 4/30/2026

Updated: 4/30/2026

Supported Sensors: Tenable OT Security

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.6

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2006-6742

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/h:hp:laserjet_5100:v.29.12, cpe:/h:hp:laserjet_5000:r.25.47, cpe:/h:hp:laserjet_5000:r.25.15

Required KB Items: Tenable.ot/HP

Patch Publication Date: 12/26/2006

Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/26/2006

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2006-6742