What is the severity of CVE-1999-1061?

CVE-1999-1061 has been identified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to printer configuration.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1061?

To fix CVE-1999-1061, ensure that the HP Laserjet printers with JetDirect cards are configured with a secure password to prevent unauthorized access.

What systems are affected by CVE-1999-1061?

CVE-1999-1061 affects HP Laserjet printers that are configured with JetDirect cards running TCP/IP without password protection.

Can CVE-1999-1061 lead to further attacks?

Yes, CVE-1999-1061 can lead to further attacks as attackers can change printer settings or disable logging, which may cover their tracks.

How can I determine if my printer is vulnerable to CVE-1999-1061?

You can determine if your printer is vulnerable to CVE-1999-1061 by checking if it is configured with TCP/IP without a password on HP JetDirect cards.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-1061

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

4/10/1997

12/9/2001

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-1061

First published: Sat Oct 04 1997(Updated: )

HP Laserjet printers with JetDirect cards, when configured with TCP/IP, can be configured without a password, which allows remote attackers to connect to the printer and change its IP address or disable logging.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
HP JetDirect

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1061?
CVE-1999-1061 has been identified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to printer configuration.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1061?
To fix CVE-1999-1061, ensure that the HP Laserjet printers with JetDirect cards are configured with a secure password to prevent unauthorized access.
What systems are affected by CVE-1999-1061?
CVE-1999-1061 affects HP Laserjet printers that are configured with JetDirect cards running TCP/IP without password protection.
Can CVE-1999-1061 lead to further attacks?
Yes, CVE-1999-1061 can lead to further attacks as attackers can change printer settings or disable logging, which may cover their tracks.
How can I determine if my printer is vulnerable to CVE-1999-1061?
You can determine if your printer is vulnerable to CVE-1999-1061 by checking if it is configured with TCP/IP without a password on HP JetDirect cards.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1061?
CVE-1999-1061 has been identified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to printer configuration.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1061?
To fix CVE-1999-1061, ensure that the HP Laserjet printers with JetDirect cards are configured with a secure password to prevent unauthorized access.
What systems are affected by CVE-1999-1061?
CVE-1999-1061 affects HP Laserjet printers that are configured with JetDirect cards running TCP/IP without password protection.
Can CVE-1999-1061 lead to further attacks?
Yes, CVE-1999-1061 can lead to further attacks as attackers can change printer settings or disable logging, which may cover their tracks.
How can I determine if my printer is vulnerable to CVE-1999-1061?
You can determine if your printer is vulnerable to CVE-1999-1061 by checking if it is configured with TCP/IP without a password on HP JetDirect cards.