PT-1997-1178 · Hewlett Packard · Jetdirect+1
Published
1997-10-04
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Updated
2017-12-19
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CVE-1999-1061
CVSS v2.0
7.5
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
HP Laserjet printers with JetDirect cards (affected versions not specified)
Description
The issue concerns HP Laserjet printers with JetDirect cards that are configured with TCP/IP. These printers can be set up without a password, allowing remote attackers to connect to the printer. Once connected, attackers can modify the printer's IP address or disable logging.
Recommendations
For HP Laserjet printers with JetDirect cards, consider configuring a password to prevent unauthorized access. As a temporary workaround, restrict remote access to the printer until a more secure configuration can be implemented.
Fix
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Hp Laserjet
Jetdirect