CVE-2004-2166: High severity Canon Imagerunner C3200 vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2004
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Updated

The print-from-email feature in the Canon ImageRUNNER (iR) 5000i and C3200 digital printer, when not using IP address range filtering, allows remote attackers to print arbitrary text without authentication via a text/plain email to TCP port 25.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Canon Imagerunner C3200
Canon Imagerunner 5000i

Event History

Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jul 10, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2166?

CVE-2004-2166 is considered a medium severity vulnerability that allows unauthorized printing.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-2166?

To fix CVE-2004-2166, ensure IP address range filtering is enabled on your Canon ImageRUNNER printer.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2004-2166?

CVE-2004-2166 affects the Canon ImageRUNNER 5000i and C3200 digital printers.

4

Can CVE-2004-2166 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, CVE-2004-2166 allows remote attackers to print arbitrary documents without authentication.

5

What is the attack vector for CVE-2004-2166?

The attack vector for CVE-2004-2166 is through sending a text/plain email to TCP port 25 of the printer.

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