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USN-8483-1: HPLIP vulnerabilities

A critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-8631, CVSS 9.8) in HPLIP allows remote code execution via malicious print data, while a high-severity flaw (CVE-2026-8632, CVSS 7.8) enables local privilege escalation through improper input handling. These vulnerabilities affect HP Linux Imaging and Printing versions prior to 3.26.4. The fix requires upgrading HPLIP to version 3.26.4, with specific patched package versions provided for supported Ubuntu LTS releases.
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Ubuntu Security Notices USN-8483-1 USN-8483-1: HPLIP vulnerabilities Publication date 30 June 2026 Overview Several security issues were fixed in HPLIP. Releases 26.04 LTS 25.10 24.04 LTS 22.04 LTS Open side navigation Close side navigation Packages Details Update instructions References Packages hplip - HP Linux Printing and Imaging System (HPLIP) Details It was discovered that HPLIP incorrectly handled certain print data. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause HPLIP to execute arbitrary code. ( CVE-2026-8631 ) It was discovered that HPLIP incorrectly handled certain inputs. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code. ( CVE-2026-8632 ) It was discovered that HPLIP incorrectly handled certain print data. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause HPLIP to execute arbitrary code. ( CVE-2026-8631 ) It was discovered that HPLIP incorrectly handled certain inputs. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code. ( CVE-2026-8632 ) Update instructions In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. Learn more about how to get the fixes. The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu Release Package Version 26.04 LTS resolute hplip – 3.24.4+dfsg0-0ubuntu8.1 25.10 questing hplip – 3.24.4+dfsg0-0ubuntu5.2 24.04 LTS noble hplip – 3.23.12+dfsg0-0ubuntu5.1 22.04 LTS jammy hplip – 3.21.12+dfsg0-1ubuntu0.1 Reduce your security exposure Ubuntu Pro provides ten-year security coverage to 25,000+ packages in Main and Universe repositories, and it is free for up to five machines. Get Ubuntu Pro References CVE-2026-8632 CVE-2026-8631 CVE-2026-8632 CVE-2026-8631

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