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CVE-2008-2941

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.9 EPSS 0.54%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2008-08-14 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9. It affects Linux. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2008-2941
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.9
EPSS
0.54%
Linux

Original NVD Description

The hpssd message parser in hpssd.py in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 1.6.7 allows local users to cause a denial of service (process stop) via a crafted packet, as demonstrated by sending "msg=0" to TCP port 2207.