CVE-2001-1040 Auth bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass authentication on HP JetDirect devices by power cycling them, gaining unauthorized administrative access.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2001-1040?
CVE-2001-1040 is a medium-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Feb 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1040?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hp Jetadmin.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1040?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1040 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2001-1040 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1040 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9f5g-xcfh-xmcf.