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CVE-2001-1040: HP LaserJet, and possibly other JetDirect devices, resets the admin password when the device is turned off,...

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.

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Some HP LaserJet and possibly other JetDirect devices may lose their administrator password when powered off. If those devices are reachable on a network after a power event, an outsider could administer the printer without knowing the prior password. The public bundle does not identify confirmed fixed versions. Exposure is most likely in legacy HP LaserJet or JetDirect deployments where printer management services are reachable from user networks, partner networks, or the internet. Exact product and version scope is incomplete in the sources. Treat this as a legacy exposure-management issue, not a confirmed emergency. Prioritize internet-facing or broadly reachable printer management interfaces, especially in offices, plants, and acquired environments with older hardware. Mitigation focus: Identify legacy HP LaserJet and JetDirect devices in the environment.; Restrict printer management access to trusted administration networks only.; Check HP or device vendor guidance for affected models and remediation..

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