HP LaserJet M5000 LaserJet MFP - Imaging and Printing Security Best Practices - Page 12
Elevation of Privilege
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• Causing interference with network communication to the MFP • Changing the network location of the MFP • Causing an error state that interrupts service • Changing access configurations Here are some methods of minimizing opportunities for denial of service on an MFP: • Lock the control panel. • Lock EWS configuration settings. • Close unused ports and protocols. • Disable controls such as the Job Cancel button and the Go button. • Enable the resume feature to allow the MFP to resume operations after an error state. • Configure Job Timeout. • Control physical access to the MFP. • Lock physical access to removable hardware. Elevation of Privilege Elevation of privilege is any method of upgrading authorized access to include unauthorized access. This can be any of the following: • Non-administrators changing settings to get administrator privileges • Unauthorized use of management software to provide access for other unauthorized users • Using management software to bypass job accounting functions Here are some methods of minimizing opportunities for elevation of privilege: • Configure the administrator (device) password. • Configure SNMPv3 and HTTPS. • Lock the control panel. Chapter 2 HP LaserJet and Color LaserJet MFP Security Checklist 8
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