CVE-2007-1772

HP JetDirect - Denial of Service via FTP RETR Command with Long Pathname

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2007-1772. PoCs published by Handrix.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a buffer overflow in HP JetDirect FTP Print Server by sending an overly long argument to the FTP server, causing a denial-of-service condition. The PoC uses Python's ftplib to deliver a payload of 300 'A' characters.

Description

The FTP service in HP JetDirect print servers allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (engine crash) via a RETR command with a long pathname.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Handrix · pythondoswindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/29787

This exploit leverages a buffer overflow in HP JetDirect FTP Print Server by sending an overly long argument to the FTP server, causing a denial-of-service condition. The PoC uses Python's ftplib to deliver a payload of 300 'A' characters.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Dos
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: HP JetDirect FTP Print Server 2.4 and prior
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the vulnerable FTP service
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Exploit mailing-list x_refsource_fulldisc
http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=117502315312302&w=2
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23168
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33273

Scores

EPSS 0.0289
EPSS Percentile 85.1%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
hp/jetdirect
Published Mar 30, 2007
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026