Vulnerabilities in the printer firmware could lead to major leaks

Jan 6, 2012 14:30 GMT  ·  By

Recent research reveals that some series of HP printers have firmware issues that can cause major information leaks, especially when we're thinking about printers in large networks.

While especially-devised documents can be infected with malicious code, printing them can give a hacker complete access over the respective printer, and allow them to perform network scans, or copy all printed documents and have them sent to a specific IP.

Installing the new firmware version for the printers in the list below is mandatory, if you hold your security dear.

Please note, though, that the updated firmware does not solve the entire problem; there still are some issues being addressed as you read, and new firmware will most likely surface again soon.

We'll keep you posted as we learn about anything new happening in this field. Until then, please check the firmware download link for the affected printers and see if you find yours in the list below:

HP LaserJet P2055 HP LaserJet P3010 HP LaserJet M3027/3035 HP Color LaserJet CP3525 HP Color LaserJet CM3530MFP HP LaserJet Enterprise P3015 HP LaserJet M3027 Multifunction Printer HP LaserJet M3035 HP LaserJet P4014 HP LaserJet P4015 HP LaserJet 4345 Multifunction Printer HP Color LaserJet Enterprise CP4525 HP Color LaserJet 4730 Multifunction Printer HP LaserJet M5025 Multifunction Printer HP LaserJet M5035 HP LaserJet 5200L HP LaserJet 5200N HP Color LaserJet CP6015 HP Color LaserJet CM6030 HP Color LaserJet CM6040 HP LaserJet 9040 HP LaserJet M9040 Multifunction Printer HP LaserJet 9050 HP LaserJet M9050 Multifunction Printer HP 9250c Digital Sender

We're working hard to deliver you the firmware all the above series as soon as possible.