CVE-2026-14544: Integer Overflow or Wraparound in Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
CVE-2026-14544 is a critical integer overflow vulnerability in the HP Linux Imaging and Printing Software (HPLIP) component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10. It is an incomplete fix for a previous vulnerability (CVE-2026-8631) and may allow a remote attacker to escalate privileges or execute arbitrary code by sending specially crafted print data that triggers an integer overflow in the hpcups processing path.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an integer overflow or wraparound in the hpcups processing path of HPLIP on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10. The flaw is a result of an incomplete fix for CVE-2026-8631. Exploitation could allow remote attackers to escalate privileges or achieve arbitrary code execution by supplying maliciously crafted print data. The CVSS v3.1 score is 9.8, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to full system compromise through privilege escalation or arbitrary code execution. The flaw affects the printing subsystem, potentially allowing remote attackers to execute code with elevated privileges without authentication or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Red Hat advisory at https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-14544 for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround is stated in the provided advisory content. Users should monitor the vendor advisory for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2026-14544: Integer Overflow or Wraparound in Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
Description
CVE-2026-14544 is a critical integer overflow vulnerability in the HP Linux Imaging and Printing Software (HPLIP) component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10. It is an incomplete fix for a previous vulnerability (CVE-2026-8631) and may allow a remote attacker to escalate privileges or execute arbitrary code by sending specially crafted print data that triggers an integer overflow in the hpcups processing path.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an integer overflow or wraparound in the hpcups processing path of HPLIP on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10. The flaw is a result of an incomplete fix for CVE-2026-8631. Exploitation could allow remote attackers to escalate privileges or achieve arbitrary code execution by supplying maliciously crafted print data. The CVSS v3.1 score is 9.8, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to full system compromise through privilege escalation or arbitrary code execution. The flaw affects the printing subsystem, potentially allowing remote attackers to execute code with elevated privileges without authentication or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Red Hat advisory at https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-14544 for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround is stated in the provided advisory content. Users should monitor the vendor advisory for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- redhat
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-03T07:06:13.196Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-14544","vendor":"Red Hat"}]
Threat ID: 6a476a1627e9c79719455bdf
Added to database: 07/03/2026, 07:51:50 UTC
Last enriched: 07/03/2026, 08:06:26 UTC
Last updated: 07/03/2026, 11:32:51 UTC
Views: 19
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