CVE-2022-24291 Print devices may be vulnerable to information disclosure, denial of service, or remote code execution.
These scenarios are possible due to the insecure nature of the Print Spooler service and other legacy components of legacy printing technology. The risk of information disclosure can be mitigated by implementing best practices, such as: limiting the printing of privileged data, configuring printing to occur behind a firewall, and enabling network monitoring and auditing. In addition, best practices can be implemented to limit the impact of potential security issues, such as: upgrading to a newer version of HP printing software, implementing a strong password policy, limiting physical access to printing devices, and implementing a security risk management plan.
HP Print Spooler Security
The Print Spooler service can be a security risk. The Print Spooler service relies on insecure legacy printing technology and has been known to exhibit vulnerabilities in the past. As such, it is important that organizations take advantage of best practices, such as: limiting the printing of privileged data, configuring printing to occur behind a firewall, and enabling network monitoring and auditing. In addition, best practices can be implemented to limit the impact of potential security issues, such as: upgrading to a newer version of HP printing software, implementing a strong password policy, limiting physical access to printing devices, and implementing a security risk management plan.
Information Disclosure Risk
The information disclosure risk associated with printing can be mitigated by implementing best practices. For example, implementing a strong password policy and limiting physical access to printing devices can help limit the impact of potential security issues. In addition to these steps, you should also upgrade to a newer version of HP printing software and implement a security risk management plan.
HP Print Spooler Service
This service is implemented by HP to manage the printing process. The Print Spooler service allows users with print jobs to send them to any available printers on the network. It is a legacy component of legacy printing technology, which means it uses older protocols that are not currently robust and secure enough for modern use. This can lead to information disclosure, such as data theft or exposure of information because the protocols used in this service do not offer encryption at rest or in transit.
In addition, the Print Spooler service can be exploited by attackers due to its insecure design. For example, a user could exploit vulnerabilities within the Print Spooler service and gain access to sensitive data or even take control of an entire print queue if they were able to bypass authentication controls implemented on the server side.
When implementing best practices for mitigating risk with this service, organizations should consider using strong passwords and monitoring network traffic for abnormal activity (e.g., unexpected connections). Organizations should also implement a security risk management plan, ensure that their printer inventory is updated and tracked regularly (via inventory tracking software), limit physical access to printers, upgrade outdated operating systems and other software components (including drivers), enforce strong password policies, and update all relevant components when new updates become available.
HP Printing and Document Security
It is advised that you implement the following steps to reduce the risk of exposure for privileged data.
o Limit the printing of privileged data.
o Configure printing to occur behind a firewall.
o Enable network monitoring and auditing.
- Upgrade to a newer version of HP printing software.
- Implement a strong password policy.
- Limit physical access to printing devices.
- Implement a security risk management plan.
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Published on: 03/23/2022 20:15:00 UTC
Last modified on: 03/29/2022 18:44:00 UTC