PatchTheCVECVE-2024-27165: Toshiba printers contain a suidperl binary and it has a Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability
CVE-2024-27165 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Toshiba printers contain a suidperl binary and it has a Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability. A local attacker can get root privileges. As for the affected products/models/versions, see the reference URL.
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 86%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-272 |
| Published | 2024-06-14 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-27165?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2024-27165 being exploited?
CVE-2024-27165 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2024-27165 affect?
CVE-2024-27165 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Toshiba printers contain a suidperl binary and it has a Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability. A local attacker can get root privileges. As for the affected products/models/versions, see the reference URL.
How urgent is CVE-2024-27165?
Priority 31/100. High severity