Remote Firmware Upgrade Vulnerability in HP LaserJet Printers
CVE-2004-2439

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
HP
Status
Laserjet 4200
Laserjet 4100 Mfp
Laserjet 9000
Laserjet 9040 Mpf
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 December 2004

Summary

The HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers contain a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to perform firmware upgrades without any authentication. This flaw exposes the printers to potential exploits, as unauthorized upgrades can lead to malicious firmware being installed. Without adequate security measures in place to verify the identity of the user attempting to upgrade the firmware, the printers become easy targets for remote attacks.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17634
vdb-entryx_refsource_XF
http://securitytracker.com/id?1011671
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_HP

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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