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Xerox MicroServer Unauthorized Access Vulnerabilities

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for unauthorized access vulnerabilities in Xerox MicroServer

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote printer suffers from multiple unauthorized access
vulnerabilities.

Description :

According to its model number and software versions, the remote host
is a Xerox WorkCentre device with an embedded web server with an
unauthenticated account and a weakness in its SNMP authentication.
These flaws may permit a remote attacker to bypass authentication and
change the device's configuration.

See also :

http://www.xerox.com/downloads/usa/en/c/cert_XRX05_005.pdf

Solution :

Apply the P21 patch as described in the Xerox security bulletin.

Network Security Threat Level:

High / CVSS Base Score : 7
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:P/A:P/I:P/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 12731, 13196, 13198

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