Security researchers from Vectra Networks discovered a serious vulnerability in Microsoft’s Windows operating system, which allows hackers to take control over complete computer networks, through vulnerable printers.
The report didn’t say which operating systems were affected, but the patch is already issued, and you can find it here and here. Everyone who has a printer attached to their system is strongly advised to patch ASAP.
“This particular vulnerability enables an attacker to exploit the ease with which Windows machines connect to printers on networks,” said Günter Ollmann, CSO of Vectra Networks. “While most devices require specific user or administrative permission before software is downloaded onto a machine, it is possible for printer drivers to bypass these restrictions.” For the full article click here
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