CVE-2004-1268
UnknownEPSS 0.45%
Last modified
CVE-2004-1268 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. lppasswd in CUPS 1.1.22 ignores write errors when modifying the CUPS passwd file, which allows local users to corrupt the file by filling the associated file system and triggering the write errors.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
lppasswd in CUPS 1.1.22 ignores write errors when modifying the CUPS passwd file, which allows local users to corrupt the file by filling the associated file system and triggering the write errors.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Easy Software Products | Cups | 1.0.4 |
| Easy Software Products | Cups | 1.0.4_8 |
| Easy Software Products | Cups | 1.1.1 |
| Easy Software Products | Cups | 1.1.4 |
| Easy Software Products | Cups | 1.1.4_2 |
| Easy Software Products | Cups | 1.1.4_3 |
| Easy Software Products | Cups | 1.1.4_5 |
| Easy Software Products | Cups | 1.1.6 |
| Easy Software Products | Cups | 1.1.7 |
| Easy Software Products | Cups | 1.1.10 |
| Easy Software Products | Cups | 1.1.12 |
| Easy Software Products | Cups | 1.1.13 |
| Easy Software Products | Cups | 1.1.14 |
| Easy Software Products | Cups | 1.1.15 |
| Easy Software Products | Cups | 1.1.16 |
| Easy Software Products | Cups | 1.1.17 |
| Easy Software Products | Cups | 1.1.18 |
| Easy Software Products | Cups | 1.1.19 |
| Easy Software Products | Cups | 1.1.19_rc5 |
| Easy Software Products | Cups | 1.1.20 |
| Easy Software Products | Cups | 1.1.21 |
| Easy Software Products | Cups | 1.1.22_rc1 |
| Redhat | Fedora Core | core_2.0 |
| Redhat | Fedora Core | core_3.0 |
References
- http://tigger.uic.edu/~jlongs2/holes/cups2.txtExploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://tigger.uic.edu/~jlongs2/holes/cups2.txtExploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2004-1268?
lppasswd in CUPS 1.1.22 ignores write errors when modifying the CUPS passwd file, which allows local users to corrupt the file by filling the associated file system and triggering the write errors.
How severe is CVE-2004-1268?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1268 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1268?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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