What is the severity of CVE-2006-6742?

CVE-2006-6742 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that can lead to a denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6742?

To fix CVE-2006-6742, update the firmware of affected HP LaserJet printers to the latest version recommended by HP.

What are the affected devices for CVE-2006-6742?

CVE-2006-6742 affects the HP FTP Print Server versions 2.4 and 2.4.5, as well as HP LaserJet 5000 Series and 5100 Series printers.

Can CVE-2006-6742 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-6742 can be exploited remotely through crafted LIST or NLST commands.

What types of attacks are associated with CVE-2006-6742?

CVE-2006-6742 is associated with buffer overflow attacks that can cause device crashes.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2006-6742

high

7.8

CWE

119 NVD-CWE-Other

26/12/2006

17/10/2018

CVE-2006-6742: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Dec 26 2006(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
HP FTP Print Server	=2.4
HP FTP Print Server	=2.4.5
HP LaserJet 5000	=r.25.15
HP LaserJet 5000	=r.25.47
HP LaserJet 5100	=v.29.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-6742?
CVE-2006-6742 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that can lead to a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6742?
To fix CVE-2006-6742, update the firmware of affected HP LaserJet printers to the latest version recommended by HP.
What are the affected devices for CVE-2006-6742?
CVE-2006-6742 affects the HP FTP Print Server versions 2.4 and 2.4.5, as well as HP LaserJet 5000 Series and 5100 Series printers.
Can CVE-2006-6742 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-6742 can be exploited remotely through crafted LIST or NLST commands.
What types of attacks are associated with CVE-2006-6742?
CVE-2006-6742 is associated with buffer overflow attacks that can cause device crashes.

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