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(Pwn2Own) HP Color LaserJet Pro M479fdw NotifyTo Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

August 24th, 2023

Vulnerability Details

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of HP Color LaserJet Pro M479fdw printers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the processing of the NotifyTo element. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the device.

Additional Details

HP has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_8651322-8651446-16/hpsbpi03851

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2022-12-28 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2023-08-24 - Coordinated public release of advisory

Credit

nxhoang99, HaToan, QuangHV99 from VcsLab of Viettel Cyber Security

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