CVE-2017-12568: High severity Brother Dcp-j132w Firmware vulnerability

Published Aug 6, 2017
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Updated

Denial of Service vulnerability in Debut embedded httpd 1.20 in Brother DCP-J132W (and probably other DCP models) allows remote attackers to hang the printer (disrupting its network connection) by sending a large amount of HTTP packets.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Brother Dcp-j132w Firmware=1.20
Brother DCP-J132W

Event History

Aug 6, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12568?

CVE-2017-12568 is classified as a Denial of Service vulnerability.

2

How can CVE-2017-12568 affect my Brother DCP-J132W printer?

CVE-2017-12568 allows remote attackers to disrupt the network connection of the Brother DCP-J132W printer.

3

What versions of firmware are affected by CVE-2017-12568?

CVE-2017-12568 affects Brother DCP-J132W printers running firmware version 1.20.

4

How do I fix the vulnerability CVE-2017-12568?

To fix CVE-2017-12568, consider upgrading the printer firmware to a version that is not vulnerable.

5

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2017-12568?

CVE-2017-12568 enables attackers to execute a Denial of Service attack by sending a large number of HTTP packets.

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