CVE-2010-3920: Medium severity epson lp-s7100 driver vulnerability

Published Dec 8, 2010
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Updated

The Seiko Epson printer driver installers for LP-S9000 before 4.1.11 and LP-S7100 before 4.1.7, or as downloaded from the vendor between May 2010 and 20101125, set weak permissions for the "C:\Program Files" folder, which might allow local users to bypass intended access restrictions and create or modify arbitrary files and directories.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Epson LP-S7100
Epson Lp-s7100 Driver 4.1.0
Epson Lp-s7100 Driver 4.1.7
Epson LP-S9000
Epson Lp-s9000 Driver 4.1.0
Epson Lp-s9000 Driver 4.1.11

Event History

Dec 8, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
08:00 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-3920?

CVE-2010-3920 has a medium severity rating due to weak permissions allowing local users to bypass access restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-3920?

To fix CVE-2010-3920, update the Epson printer drivers to versions LP-S7100 driver 4.1.8 or later and LP-S9000 driver 4.1.12 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2010-3920?

CVE-2010-3920 affects users of Epson LP-S7100 and LP-S9000 printers with specific driver versions.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2010-3920?

The potential impacts of CVE-2010-3920 include unauthorized access to sensitive files due to improper folder permissions.

5

When was CVE-2010-3920 reported?

CVE-2010-3920 was reported in 2010, specifically affecting installations from May 2010 to November 25, 2010.

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