CVE-2024-9419: Client / Server PCs with the HP Smart Universal Printing Driver installed are potentially vulnerable to Remote

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-9419?

smart universal printing driver: upgrade to 4.07.1.3204. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-9419 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9419 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-9419 affect?

CVE-2024-9419 affects smart universal printing driver. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Client / Server PCs with the HP Smart Universal Printing Driver installed are potentially vulnerable to Remote Code Execution and/or Elevation of Privilege. A client using the HP Smart Universal Printing Driver that sends a print job compri

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-9419 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting smart universal printing driver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Client / Server PCs with the HP Smart Universal Printing Driver installed are potentially vulnerable to Remote Code Execution and/or Elevation of Privilege. A client using the HP Smart Universal Printing Driver that sends a print job comprised of a malicious XPS file could potentially lead to Remote Code Execution and/or Elevation of Privilege on the PC.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2024-10-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HP Inc. · Vendor: hp

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-30 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hp smart universal printing driver UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.07.1.3204

Fixed in: 4.07.1.3204

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy smart-universal-printing-driver || rpm -q smart-universal-printing-driver || smart-universal-printing-driver --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.07.1.3204 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade smart-universal-printing-driver

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade smart-universal-printing-driver

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2024-9419?

smart universal printing driver: upgrade to 4.07.1.3204. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-9419 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9419 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-2024-9419 affect?

CVE-2024-9419 affects smart universal printing driver. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Client / Server PCs with the HP Smart Universal Printing Driver installed are potentially vulnerable to Remote Code Execution and/or Elevation of Privilege. A client using the HP Smart Universal Printing Driver that sends a print job compri

How urgent is CVE-2024-9419?

Priority 40/100. High severity

References

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