CVE-2012-5221 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in the PostScript Interpreter of various HP LaserJet and Color LaserJet printers, as well as the 9250c Digital Sender. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files due to unknown vectors. With a CVSS score of 5.0, it is considered a medium severity vulnerability, primarily impacting confidentiality. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
q7534aCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_3000:q7534a:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
q5981aCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_3800:q5981a:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
q7492aCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_4700:q7492a:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
cb480aCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_4730_mfp:cb480a:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
q3714aCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:h:hp:color_laserjet_5550:q3714a:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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