Canon Printer Panic: Critical Driver Flaw Opens Doors for Hackers!
The Microsoft Offensive Research and Security Engineering team found a serious security vulnerability in Canon printer drivers, posing risks of data breaches or system control. This flaw, affecting versions 3.12 and earlier, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code. Users should urgently update their drivers to prevent these printer problems from turning into printing pandemonium.
Hot Take:
Looks like Canon’s printer drivers are living on the edge—of their buffer zones, that is! With vulnerabilities hot enough to melt toner cartridges, it seems like it’s time for Canon users to print out their security patches before the hackers make them print out their vulnerabilities.
Key Points:
- An out-of-bounds vulnerability in Canon printer drivers has been identified, potentially allowing arbitrary code execution.
- The vulnerability affects EMF Recode processing in drivers like Generic Plus PCL6 and UFR II, among others.
- Assigned a CVSS score of 9.4, this vulnerability poses a severe risk with its low complexity and high impact.
- Canon is releasing updated drivers to mitigate the risk, recommending immediate user action.
- Security measures like network segmentation and EDR solutions are suggested to bolster defenses.
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