HP fixed two critical vulnerabilities affecting InkJet printers.
The vulnerabilities, discovered and reported by a third-party researcher, can fall victim through a maliciously crafted file sent to a device.
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This file could end up causing a stack or static buffer overflow, which could allow remote code execution.
The list of affected devices includes the Pagewide Pro, DesignJet, OfficeJet, DeskJet and Envy product lines.
Click here for a list of the affected devices.
Updates can be downloaded and installed directly from the printer or from the HP website.