VDB-16682 · CVE-2001-1333 · Nessus 13867

Easy Software Products CUPS 1.1.5 Temp File symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Easy Software Products CUPS 1.1.5. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Temp File Handler. Such manipulation leads to symlink. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2001-1333. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Easy Software Products CUPS 1.1.5 (Printing Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the component Temp File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-61. The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:

Linux CUPS before 1.1.6 does not securely handle temporary files, possibly due to a symlink vulnerability that could allow local users to overwrite files.

The weakness was disclosed 05/10/2001 (Website). The advisory is available at linux-mandrake.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2001-1333. The exploitation is known to be difficult. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 13867 (Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : cups (MDKSA-2001:048)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 1.1.6 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 Tenable (13867). The entry VDB-16681 is pretty similar. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

Printing Software

Vendor

Easy Software Products

Name

CUPS

Version

1.1.5

License

commercial

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.8

VulDB Base Score: 2.9
VulDB Temp Score: 2.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 13867
Nessus Name: Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : cups (MDKSA-2001:048)
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: CUPS 1.1.6

Timelineinfo

05/10/2001 🔍
05/10/2001 +0 days 🔍
05/10/2001 +0 days 🔍
07/31/2004 +1178 days 🔍
07/04/2014 +3625 days 🔍
05/30/2018 +1425 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: linux-mandrake.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-1333 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1333
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16682
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/04/2014 10:58
Updated: 05/30/2018 00:43
Changes: 07/04/2014 10:58 (51), 05/30/2018 00:43 (7)
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Cache ID: 216:96B:103

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