CVE-2001-1040

Description

HP LaserJet, and possibly other JetDirect devices, resets the admin password when the device is turned off, which could allow remote attackers to access the device without the password.

6.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.53%

Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3132	vdb entry patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/201224	mailing list vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1040?: CVE-2001-1040 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-1040?: To fix CVE-2001-1040, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2001-1040 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2001-1040 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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