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Canon Issues Security Advisory for Vulnerable Printers

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🖨️⚠️ Canon warns of severe vulnerabilities in Laser Printers and Multifunction Devices. Canon has issued a security advisory regarding multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities in its Laser Printers and Small Office Multifunction Printers, identified as CVE-2024-12647, CVE-2024-12648, and CVE-2024-12649, with a critical CVSS score of 9.8. These vulnerabilities could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or launch Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks, primarily affecting devices connected directly to the Internet. Canon recommends users configure private networks, use firewalls, and update firmware to mitigate risks. Affected models include various Satera and imageCLASS printers in Japan, the US, and Europe, with Canon advising prompt action to secure devices against potential exploitation.

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