UBUNTU-CVE-2026-91097: High severity ubuntu/hplip vulnerability
HP has identified and remediated multiple externally reported vulnerabilities within HPLIP. The findings affect several software components that could potentially enable remote code execution, privilege escalation, denial of service, information disclosure, or unauthorized file modification under certain conditions.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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ubuntu/hplipto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.16.3+repack0-1ubuntu0.1~esm2 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/hplipto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.17.10+repack0-5ubuntu0.1~esm2 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/hplipto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.20.3+dfsg0-2ubuntu0.1+esm2 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/hplipto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.21.12+dfsg0-1ubuntu0.3 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/hplipto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.23.12+dfsg0-0ubuntu5.3 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/hplipto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.24.4+dfsg0-0ubuntu10.2 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/hplipto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.24.4+dfsg0-0ubuntu8.3
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Does exploitation require authentication or existing privileges?
No. The vector indicates no privileges are required before exploitation.
Is user interaction required for exploitation?
Yes. The vector indicates that user interaction is required.
What is the likely impact if exploitation succeeds?
The vector indicates high integrity impact, with low confidentiality and availability impact. The advisory also identifies potential remote code execution, privilege escalation, denial of service, information disclosure, and unauthorized file modification under certain conditions.