CVE-2010-0618: Medium severity Lexmark Z2420 vulnerability

Published Mar 24, 2010

Updated

The flood-protection feature in the base, IPDS DLE, Forms DLE, Barcode DLE, Prescribe DLE, and Printcryption DLE components on certain Lexmark laser and inkjet printers and MarkNet devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (TCP outage) by making many passive FTP connections and then aborting these connections.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Lexmark Z2420

Event History

Mar 24, 2010

CVE Published

via MITRE·06:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·06:00 PM

Description

Data Sourced

via NVD·10:45 PM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0618?

CVE-2010-0618 has a medium severity rating, as it can lead to denial of service through excessive passive FTP connections.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0618?

To fix CVE-2010-0618, ensure that your Lexmark printer firmware is updated to the latest version provided by Lexmark.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0618?

CVE-2010-0618 affects certain Lexmark laser and inkjet printers, specifically including the Lexmark Z2420.

Can CVE-2010-0618 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2010-0618 can be exploited remotely by attackers to cause a TCP outage.

What is the impact of CVE-2010-0618?

The impact of CVE-2010-0618 is a denial of service, leading to interruptions in printer availability.