CVE-2023-0851Network attack vector

Code execution via CPCA resource download overflow

Published May 11, 2023 · Updated Feb 10, 2025

Heap-based buffer overflow in Canon office printers with firmware 11.04 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The CPCA Resource Download process writes network-supplied resource data beyond a heap buffer, although Canon has not disclosed the affected routine or missing bounds check. Access to the printer's network segment is sufficient; exploitation can make the device unresponsive or execute arbitrary code.

CVSS severity9.8
Critical
EPSS probability1.14%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Heap-based buffer overflow in Canon office printers with firmware 11.04 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The CPCA Resource Download process writes network-supplied resource data beyond a heap buffer, although Canon has not disclosed the affected routine or missing bounds check. Access to the printer's network segment is sufficient; exploitation can make the device unresponsive or execute arbitrary code.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-0851
Published
May 11, 2023
Updated
Feb 10, 2025
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-787, CWE-122, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. May 11, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Feb 10, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

Affected buildAffected product and version details are unavailable.

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

9.8Canon Inc.CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
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Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-787Out-of-bounds Write
CWE-122Heap-based Buffer Overflow
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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