Do networked printers themselves run CUPS? E.g. a Brother or HP laserjet plugged... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

ajdude on Sept 26, 2024 | parent | context | favorite | on: Attacking UNIX Systems via CUPS

Do networked printers themselves run CUPS? E.g. a Brother or HP laserjet plugged into a LAN.

stop50 on Sept 27, 2024 | [–]

The last time i checked: no

They run their own software, not cups. the one i had was using their own software, if they had used cups it would have much less problems with printing.

aidenn0 on Sept 26, 2024 | [–]

vulnerabilities are (mostly?) in cups-browserd rather than cups.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact