CVE-1999-0564

Summary

CVE-1999-0564 is a vulnerability affecting printers that allows an attacker to force the printer to print arbitrary documents without requiring a password. This issue poses a risk as the attacker can send malicious documents to the printer, potentially leading to unintended printouts. In extreme cases, the printer may become disabled, causing disruption to the printing environment. This vulnerability underscores the importance of securing access to printers to prevent unauthorized document printing and potential denial-of-service attacks.

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