VDB-11783 · OSVDB 101860 · GCVE-100-11783

Apple CUPS 1.7.0 Setting /.cups/client.conf Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Apple CUPS 1.7.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /.cups/client.conf of the component Setting Handler. The manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apple CUPS 1.7.0 (Printing Software). This issue affects some unknown functionality of the file /.cups/client.conf of the component Setting Handler. The impact remains unknown.

The weakness was presented 01/08/2014 as Version 1.7.1 of CUPS as confirmed release notes (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at freecode.com. The exploitation is known to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. A simple authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 1.7.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (101860†). cups.org is providing further details. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: CUPS 1.7.1

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01/08/2014 🔍
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01/10/2014 +2 days 🔍
03/29/2019 +1904 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: Version 1.7.1 of CUPS
Status: Confirmed

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-11783
OSVDB: 101860

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/10/2014 10:00
Updated: 03/29/2019 09:16
Changes: 01/10/2014 10:00 (45), 03/29/2019 09:16 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:A5A:103

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