Ricoh discovers critical printer vulnerability
July 12, 2024
Remote attacks and data loss risk from newly identified buffer overflow vulnerability in Ricoh printers.
Ricoh Europe has announced the discovery of a significant buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2024-39927) affecting several of its multifunctional printers (MFP) and printer models. The vulnerability could potentially allow remote attackers to execute denial of service (DoS) attacks or cause partial data destruction. Although this flaw does not enable arbitrary code execution, it poses a notable risk to affected systems.
The impacted models include the IP C8500, IM 370/370F/460F/460FTL, IM C7010, and a range of IM C-series models. Ricoh has taken immediate action by providing detailed countermeasures to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability. Users are strongly encouraged to contact their local Ricoh representatives for support and promptly implement the recommended countermeasures.
Ricoh emphasizes the importance of addressing this vulnerability to ensure the security and functionality of their products. The company remains committed to maintaining the highest security and reliability standards in its offerings.
Users can visit the Ricoh Security Advisory page for more detailed information and to access the countermeasures. Ricoh’s proactive approach underscores its dedication to safeguarding its customers against potential threats and maintaining trust in its technological solutions.
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