3D Printer Firmware Attacks on Fused Filament Fabrication - A Systematic Analysis

Explore a 22-minute conference talk from USENIX WOOT '24 examining the security vulnerabilities in 3D printer firmware for Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) systems. Delve into research conducted by Virginia State and Commonwealth University experts that introduces a classification system for firmware attacks and demonstrates nine distinct attack methods on standard FFF printers. Learn about the comprehensive evaluation of forty-eight potential attacks across different 3D printing stages - from CAD file manipulation to firmware exploitation. Discover the newly proposed Attack Feasibility Index (AFI) that helps assess attack likelihood at various printing stages, while understanding how malicious firmware could compromise printer farms and affect critical manufacturing operations. Gain insights into the underexplored domain of firmware security in 3D printing and its implications for cybersecurity research and defense strategies.