# CVE-2015-6520: IPPUSBXD before 1.22 listens on all interfaces, which allows remote attackers to obtain access to USB connected printers via a direct reques

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2015-09-01 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

IPPUSBXD before 1.22 listens on all interfaces, which allows remote attackers to obtain access to USB connected printers via a direct request.

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## References

- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/18/11
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ippusbxd/+bug/1455644
- https://github.com/tillkamppeter/ippusbxd/commit/46844402bca7a38fc224483ba6f0a93c4613203f
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2725-1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/11/1

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