Intrusion PreventionHP.Sprinter.Tidestone.Formula.DefaultFontName.Buffer.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Code Execution vulnerability in HP Sprinter.
The vulnerability is due to lack of validation for user supplied data when the vulnerable application handles a Tidestone activeX control. An attacker can exploit this by tricking an unsuspecting user into visiting a malicious webpage and execute arbitrary code within the context of the targeted users' browser.
Affected Products
HP Sprinter prior to v12.01
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor
https://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay/?docId=emr_na-c04454636
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 39479 |
| Created | Nov 13, 2014 |
| Updated | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2014-2638 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 88.63% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | HP |