Integer Overflow or Wraparound Affecting hplip-libs package, versions <0:3.21.2-6.el9_8.4


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
1.81% (79th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE9-HPLIPLIBS-17494949
  • published25 Jun 2026
  • disclosed20 May 2026

Introduced: 20 May 2026

CVE-2026-8631  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-190  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:9 hplip-libs to version 0:3.21.2-6.el9_8.4 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2026-26297.

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 Oracle. See How to fix? for Oracle:9 relevant fixed versions and status.

A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the HP Linux Imaging and Printing Software. This potential vulnerability may allow escalation of privileges and/or arbitrary code execution via an integer overflow in the hpcups processing path when handling crafted print data.

CVSS Base Scores

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