Hackers Can Gain Active Directory Privileges Through New Vulnerability in Xerox Printers

Organizations beware: last week, Xerox released a critical security advisory for several models of the WorkCentre Multifunction and Color Multifunction printers. Thanks to a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) vulnerability, hackers can launch a pass-back attack against printers with weak or default credentials. This exposes the login information of active directory users – including those with administrative privileges – and can be used to gain further control over an organization’s network. Read the Full Advisory.