CVE-2006-6742 describes multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities in FTP Print Server versions 2.4 and 2.4.5, affecting HP LaserJet 5000 and 5100 Series printers with specific firmware versions. These flaws allow unauthenticated remote attackers to trigger a denial of service by sending excessively long strings via the LIST or NLST FTP commands, causing the device to crash. With a CVSS score of 7.8, this vulnerability is considered high severity due to its network-based attack vector and complete impact on availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:hp:ftp_print_server:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.4.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:hp:ftp_print_server:2.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
r.25.15CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_5000:r.25.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
r.25.47CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_5000:r.25.47:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
v.29.12CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_5100:v.29.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
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