CVE-2026-14544 is an Important-severity flaw in HPLIP (HP Linux Imaging and Printing Software), specifically in the hpcups processing path. The issue is described as an incomplete fix for CVE-2026-8631. When hpcups processes specially crafted print data, an integer overflow can occur, leading to memory corruption conditions that may be exploitable. An attacker able to submit malicious print job content to the vulnerable filter path can potentially trigger arbitrary code execution or privilege escalation. Available reporting indicates exploitation would occur in the context of the account used to start print filters, which is typically the 'lp' user by default.
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An integer overflow vulnerability in HPLIP's hpcups processing path, described as an incomplete fix for CVE-2026-8631, that may allow remote privilege escalation or arbitrary code execution via crafted print data.
An important integer overflow vulnerability in the HPLIP hpcups component that can be triggered via specially crafted print data, potentially allowing remote arbitrary code execution or privilege escalation in the printing filter context.
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