CVE-2014-7898: Critical severity hp ole point of sale driver vulnerability
Published Mar 9, 2015
·Updated
The OLE Point of Sale (OPOS) drivers before 1.13.003 on HP Point of Sale Windows PCs allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
2 affected components
HP Ole Point Of Sale Driver<=1.13.001
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Mar 9, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2014-7898?
CVE-2014-7898 has been classified with a high severity level due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-7898?
To fix CVE-2014-7898, update the OLE Point of Sale drivers to version 1.13.003 or later.
3
Which systems are affected by CVE-2014-7898?
CVE-2014-7898 affects HP Point of Sale systems using OLE Point of Sale drivers prior to version 1.13.003.
4
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2014-7898?
The potential impacts of CVE-2014-7898 include unauthorized remote code execution, which can compromise system integrity.
5
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2014-7898?
Currently, the best workaround for CVE-2014-7898 is to remove or disable the vulnerable OLE Point of Sale drivers until they are updated.