Description Preview
The CVE-2024-12648 vulnerability involves a buffer overflow in the processing of TIFF data EXIF tags in specific Canon printers. This flaw could be exploited by an attacker within the network segment to either render the affected printer unresponsive or execute arbitrary code on the device. The impacted printer models include Satera MF656Cdw, Satera MF654Cdw, Color imageCLASS MF656Cdw, Color imageCLASS MF654Cdw, Color imageCLASS MF653Cdw, Color imageCLASS MF652Cdw, Color imageCLASS LBP633Cdw, Color imageCLASS LBP632Cdw, i-SENSYS MF657Cdw, i-SENSYS MF655Cdw, i-SENSYS MF651Cdw, i-SENSYS LBP633Cdw, and i-SENSYS LBP631Cdw with firmware versions 05.04 and earlier sold in various regions.
Overview
This vulnerability has a CVSSv3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating a critical severity level. The attack vector is through the network, with low attack complexity and no privileges required. The impact includes high availability, confidentiality, and integrity risks, with the potential for executing arbitrary code on the affected devices.
Remediation
To mitigate this vulnerability, Canon recommends updating the firmware of the affected printers to versions beyond 05.04. Users are advised to visit the Canon support pages specific to their region for firmware updates and follow the provided instructions to ensure the security of their devices.
References
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
