CVE-1999-1061

Summary

CVE-1999-1061 is a vulnerability affecting HP Laserjet printers with JetDirect cards. When configured with TCP/IP, these printers can be accessed without a password, enabling remote attackers to alter the printer's IP address or disable logging features. This issue poses a significant risk as attackers could potentially gain unauthorized access to the networked printers and manipulate their settings. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended that users implement secure passwords for their printers and restrict access to trusted networks.

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