PaperCut warns of NG, MF flaw exploited in zero-day attacks
PaperCut has issued an emergency patch for a zero-day vulnerability in its NG and MF software, which is already being exploited in active attacks.
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The brief
PaperCut NG and MF software are under active attack due to a zero-day vulnerability. The flaw affects all versions of the software. The company has released an emergency patch to address the issue.
The vulnerability is being actively exploited, according to SecurityWeek, heise online, Help Net Security, The Hacker News and BleepingComputer. The patch is available for immediate deployment. The next steps for users are to apply the patch as soon as possible.
The extent of the attacks and the specific methods used by attackers are not yet specified.
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Coverage (8)
- URGENT Security Advisory: PaperCut NG/MF The Cannata Report - · 10h ago
- PaperCut targeted by hackers Printweek · 10h ago
- Hackers Actively Exploiting Pre-Auth RCE Flaw in PaperCut Print Software IT Security Guru · 1d ago
- PaperCut Releases Emergency Patch for Exploited Zero-Day SecurityWeek · 1d ago
- Patch now! Attackers targeting PaperCut NG/MF heise online · 1d ago
- Unknown PaperCut NG/MF vulnerability is under active attack Help Net Security · 1d ago
- PaperCut Zero-Day Exploited in Attacks, Affecting All NG and MF Versions The Hacker News · 1d ago
- PaperCut warns of NG, MF flaw exploited in zero-day attacks BleepingComputer · 1d ago
Quick answers
What is the zero-day vulnerability in PaperCut NG and MF?
The zero-day vulnerability is an unknown flaw in PaperCut NG and MF software that is being actively exploited in attacks.
What versions of PaperCut are affected?
All versions of PaperCut NG and MF are affected by the zero-day vulnerability.
What should users do to protect their systems?
Users should apply the emergency patch released by PaperCut immediately to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
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