CVE-2018-5925

What it is

A security vulnerability has been identified with certain HP Inkjet printers. A maliciously crafted file sent to an affected device can cause a static buffer overflow, which could allow remote code execution.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

9.7% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2018-08-13 15:29 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 02:01 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 9.7% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.8 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2018-08-13 15:29 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 02:01 UTC

Exploit probability

9.7% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-119 · Buffer errors

Record status

Modified

Affected

• HP t8x44 Firmware 1828a
• HP 3aw51a Firmware 1828a
• HP a9u28b Firmware 1828b
• HP d3a82a Firmware 1828b
• HP v1n08a Firmware 1828a
• HP y5h80a Firmware 1828a
• HP d4h24b Firmware 1826a
• HP f5s57a Firmware 1829a

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 7.8

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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