CVE-1999-1062

Summary

CVE-1999-1062 is a vulnerability affecting HP Laserjet printers with JetDirect cards. When configured with TCP/IP, these printers are susceptible to bypassing print filters. An attacker can exploit this issue by sending PostScript documents directly to TCP ports 9099 and 9100, bypassing the printer's security measures and potentially gaining unauthorized access. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to networks that use these printers and should be addressed promptly by applying available patches or upgrading the affected devices.

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