Integer Overflow or Wraparound Affecting hplip-libs package, versions <0:3.18.4-14.el8_10.alma.1


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on AlmaLinux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.86% (55th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ALMALINUX8-HPLIPLIBS-18065369
  • published21 Jul 2026
  • disclosed15 Jul 2026

Introduced: 15 Jul 2026

NewCVE-2026-14544  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-190  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade AlmaLinux:8 hplip-libs to version 0:3.18.4-14.el8_10.alma.1 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALSA-2026:40894.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream hplip-libs package and not the hplip-libs package as distributed by AlmaLinux. See How to fix? for AlmaLinux:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

A flaw was found in HPLIP (HP Linux Imaging and Printing Software). This vulnerability, an incomplete fix for CVE-2026-8631, may allow a remote attacker to escalate privileges or achieve arbitrary code execution. This can occur through an integer overflow in the hpcups processing path when handling specially crafted print data.

CVSS Base Scores

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