7.8
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-4419: Path Traversal

First published: Thu Feb 05 2009(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in the HP JetDirect web administration interface in the HP-ChaiSOE 1.0 embedded web server on the LaserJet 9040mfp, LaserJet 9050mfp, and Color LaserJet 9500mfp before firmware 08.110.9; LaserJet 4345mfp and 9200C Digital Sender before firmware 09.120.9; Color LaserJet 4730mfp before firmware 46.200.9; LaserJet 2410, LaserJet 2420, and LaserJet 2430 before firmware 20080819 SPCL112A; LaserJet 4250 and LaserJet 4350 before firmware 20080819 SPCL015A; and LaserJet 9040 and LaserJet 9050 before firmware 20080819 SPCL110A allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the URI.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HP LaserJet 4350n<=20080319_08.015.0
HP LaserJet 2420<=20070410_08.112.3
HP LaserJet 9040 MFP<=20080204_08.110.0
HP LaserJet 4250n<=20080319_08.015.0
HP LaserJet m4345x MFP<=20081211_09.131.1
HP LaserJet 9050 MFP<=20080204_08.110.0
HP LaserJet M9040<=20080204_08.110.0
HP LaserJet 2430n<=20070410_08.112.3
HP Color LaserJet 9500 MFP<=20070719_05.011.2
HP LaserJet 9050n<=20080204_08.110.0
HP Color LaserJet 4370 MFP<=20081211_46.211.2
HP LaserJet 2410<=20070410_08.112.3
HP Digital Sender<=20081211_09.131.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-4419?

    CVE-2008-4419 has a medium severity rating as it allows potentially unauthorized access to the file system.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-4419?

    To fix CVE-2008-4419, update the affected HP LaserJet and Color LaserJet models to the latest firmware versions specified by the vendor.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2008-4419?

    CVE-2008-4419 affects several HP LaserJet models including the LaserJet 9040mfp, 9050mfp, and Color LaserJet 9500mfp, among others.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2008-4419?

    CVE-2008-4419 is a directory traversal vulnerability that can be exploited to access restricted files on the server.

  • Can CVE-2008-4419 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2008-4419 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to access sensitive files without physical access to the printer.

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