CVE-2024-45062: A stack based buffer overflow vulnerability is present in OpenPrinting ippusbxd 1.34

Routine

MEDIUM 6.4MITIGATE

CVE-2024-45062 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting ippusbxd firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A stack based buffer overflow vulnerability is present in OpenPrinting ippusbxd 1.34. A specially configured printer that supports IPP-over-USB can cause a buffer overflow which can lead to a arbitrary code execution in a privileged service. To trigger the vulnerability, a malicious device would need to be connected to the vulnerable system over USB.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Physical
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-121
Published	2025-08-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: openprinting

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-08-19 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openprinting ippusbxd firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 1.34

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.34

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2024-45062?

ippusbxd firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-45062 being exploited?

CVE-2024-45062 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-2024-45062 affect?

CVE-2024-45062 affects ippusbxd firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). A stack based buffer overflow vulnerability is present in OpenPrinting ippusbxd 1.34. A specially configured printer that supports IPP-over-USB can cause a buffer overflow which can lead to a arbitrary code execution in a privileged service

How urgent is CVE-2024-45062?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

References

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