HP JetDirect Embedded Web Server Password Handling Vulnerability

BID:5368

Info

HP JetDirect Embedded Web Server Password Handling Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 5368
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jul 31 2002 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 31 2002 12:00AM
Credit: Published in HP advisory HPSBUX0207-204.
Vulnerable: HP LaserJet 9000
HP LaserJet 8150
HP LaserJet 4100
HP Designjet 5000
HP colour LaserJet 4550
HP Business Inkjet 2600
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

HP JetDirect Embedded Web Server Password Handling Vulnerability

Some HP printers using Jetdirect firmware include an Embedded Web Server (EWS), which allows remote administration of the device.

Reportedly, this embedded web server may handle passwords in an insecure manner.

Full details of this vulnerability are not currently available. HP has reported that exploitation of this vulnerability may result in an attacker gaining unauthorized access to the device, or being able to create a denial of service condition

Exploit / POC

HP JetDirect Embedded Web Server Password Handling Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

Solution / Fix

HP JetDirect Embedded Web Server Password Handling Vulnerability

Solution:
Updated firmware is available. HP customers may use the Jetdirect Download Manager to update their firmware.


HP colour LaserJet 4550

HP LaserJet 4100

HP LaserJet 9000

HP Designjet 5000

HP Business Inkjet 2600

HP LaserJet 8150

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