CVE-1999-0564

Summary

CVE-1999-0564 is a vulnerability affecting printers that allows an attacker to force the device to print arbitrary documents or become disabled. If a printer doesn't require a password, an attacker can exploit this weakness by sending maliciously crafted data to the printer, potentially leading to unintended document prints or printer disabling. This issue poses a risk to confidentiality and availability of printing services and can cause disruptions. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to implement proper access control measures for printer use.

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