CVE-2021-3821

A potential security vulnerability has been identified for certain HP multifunction printers (MFPs)

Critical · published November 21, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
60.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 HP multifunction printers (MFPs) might be in hot water! A vulnerable HP Workpath solution could trigger a Denial of Service, leaving your printing capabilities on hold. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef suddenly walks out during dinner rush—the orders pile up, and nobody can get their food! That's how this DoS can stall your MFPs, leading to a frustrating wait. If exploited, this vulnerability could leave your printer completely unusable, halting all print jobs and frustrating users who rely on those essential documents. In an office environment, this could mean delays in important projects, missed deadlines, and a lot of unhappy coworkers!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef suddenly walks out during dinner rush—the orders pile up, and nobody can get their food! That's how this DoS can stall your MFPs, leading to a frustrating wait. This vulnerability in specific HP multifunction printers arises when running HP Workpath solutions, potentially allowing an attacker to cause a Denial of Service, effectively knocking the printer out of commission.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could leave your printer completely unusable, halting all print jobs and frustrating users who rely on those essential documents. In an office environment, this could mean delays in important projects, missed deadlines, and a lot of unhappy coworkers! To protect your printers, check for available firmware updates from HP and apply them immediately. Regularly monitor your devices and ensure that only authorized solutions are running to minimize risk. You've got this! Stay ahead of the game by updating your HP MFPs and keeping the workflow smooth! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00936 · 60.4th percentile
Published
2022-11-21T21:27Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 NOV 21:27Z
    A potential security vulnerability has been identified for certain HP multifunction printers (MFPs)
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