# CVE-2007-0161: The PML Driver HPZ12 (HPZipm12.exe) in the HP all-in-one drivers, as used by multiple HP products, uses insecure SERVICE\_CHANGE\_CONFIG DACL

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2007-01-10 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The PML Driver HPZ12 (HPZipm12.exe) in the HP all-in-one drivers, as used by multiple HP products, uses insecure SERVICE_CHANGE_CONFIG DACL permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary programs, as demonstrated by modifying the binpath argument, a related issue to CVE-2006-0023.

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## References

- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2128
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31361
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23663
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0094
- http://osvdb.org/32654
- http://secway.org/advisory/AD20070108.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21935
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/456259/100/0/threaded
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/29403

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