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Software engineer Rickrolls Prusa 3D printer via RCE exploit

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Software engineer Yannick Dixken discovered and demonstrated a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Prusa's Buddy firmware for its MK4S 3D printer. By exploiting this high-severity flaw, Dixken was able to make the printer play the song "Never Gonna Give You Up," effectively Rickrolling the device. He identified approximately 23 individual defects, including the RCE, which was found in the Prusa Connect management platform. Prusa has since patched all reported vulnerabilities. AI

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Software engineer Rickrolls Prusa 3D printer via RCE exploit

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Mark Tyson ·

    Software engineer Rickrolls his Prusa 3D printer via remote code execution exploit

    A software engineer demonstrated the ability to Rickroll a 3D printer via remote code execution (RCE). This security flaw has been fixed in the latest Prusa software.

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