Vulnerability in HP Color LaserJet

It has reported a vulnerability in some printers HP Color LaserJet range, which could allow denial of service attacks orbypass security restrictions and allow unauthorized access to data.
On several occasions we talked about the importance of keeping systems up to date, but we must also remember that hardwareelements may also be affected by security problems that can cause significant impact to business continuity. They arefrequent updates for vulnerabilities in routers, switches and network devices similar, but the printers are importantelements in the daily operational work and may also be affected by serious problems. Especially workplace printers withmultiple functionalities.

The problem is caused by an error from which HP has not provided details, but confirmed that affected the HP Color LaserJetM3530 Multifunction Printer with firmware 53.021.2 and HP Color LaserJet CP3525 Printer with firmware 05.058.4. Only printersare affected with these specific versions of firmware.
HP has released firmware updates to correct these problems:
HP Color LaserJet M3530 Multifunction Printer 53.031.4 or later.
HP Color LaserJet CP3525 Printer 05.059.3 or later.
Available from the HP website at www.hp.com
This problem is an example of how important it can be given to all systems and devices that make up our network, even those
who think they can not have problems as a printer.

More Information:

HPSBPI02472 SSRT090196 rev.1 - Certain HP Color LaserJet Printers, Remote Unauthorized Access to Data, Denial of Service
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