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The usb printer security tag on WindowsForum.com covers vulnerabilities and security issues related to USB printer connections, particularly in Linux kernel drivers. Recent discussions highlight CVE-2026-46167, a kernel heap memory leak in the usblp driver that exposes one byte of stale data via the LPGETSTATUS ioctl. The tag explores how legacy USB printer code paths can introduce information disclosure risks, emphasizing the broader security implications of old, trusted hardware interfaces. While the specific example is Linux-focused, the underlying themes of USB trust, kernel memory safety, and driver maintenance are relevant to Windows and cross-platform USB printer security concerns.
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    CVE-2026-46167: Linux usblp USB Printer Bug Leaks 1 Byte, One-Line Fix

    CVE-2026-46167 is a newly published Linux kernel vulnerability, dated May 28, 2026 by NVD and sourced from kernel.org, in which the USB printer driver could leak one byte of stale kernel heap memory through the LPGETSTATUS ioctl when queried by local software. The bug is small in the literal...
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