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Discover HP JetDirect EWS Password via SNMP

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Enumerates password of JetDirect Web Server via SNMP

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The administrative password of the remote HP JetDirect printer can be obtained
using SNMP.

Description :

It is possible to obtain the password of the remote HP JetDirect
web server by sending SNMP requests.

A possible hacker may use this information to gain administrative access
to the remote printer.

Solution :

Disable the SNMP service on the remote host if you do not use it,
or filter incoming UDP packets going to this port.

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/313714/2003-03-01/2003-03-07/0

Network Security Threat Level:

High

Networks Security ID: 5331, 7001

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