CVE-2008-2941: The hpssd message parser in hpssd.py in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 1.6.7 allows local users to c...

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This is an old local denial-of-service issue in HP Linux Imaging and Printing. A user with local access could crash the hpssd process, disrupting printing or imaging functions. The provided sources do not indicate data theft, remote code execution, or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux systems running HPLIP 1.6.7 or distribution packages covered by the cited 2008 vendor advisories, especially where hpssd is enabled. Modern systems are unlikely to be affected unless they retain old unsupported packages. Treat this as a low-priority legacy availability issue unless affected systems support critical printing or imaging operations. Prioritize remediation during normal patch cycles, with faster action for shared workstations or servers where local users can disrupt service. Mitigation focus: Identify systems running HPLIP 1.6.7 or relevant legacy distribution packages.; Review the cited vendor advisories for applicable fixed packages.; Apply vendor-provided HPLIP security updates where available..

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Jun 28, 2026, 18:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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