CVE-2010-2431
UnknownEPSS 0.36%
Last modified
CVE-2010-2431 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The cupsFileOpen function in CUPS before 1.4.4 allows local users, with lp group membership, to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) /var/cache/cups/remote.cache or (2) /var/cache/cups/job.cache file.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The cupsFileOpen function in CUPS before 1.4.4 allows local users, with lp group membership, to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) /var/cache/cups/remote.cache or (2) /var/cache/cups/job.cache file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | Cups | <= 1.4.3 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.1 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.2 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.3 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.4 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.5 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.5-1 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.5-2 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.6 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.6-1 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.6-2 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.6-3 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.7 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.8 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.9 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.9-1 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.10 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.10-1 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.11 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.12 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.13 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.14 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.15 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.16 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.17 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.18 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.19 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.20 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.21 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.22 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.23 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.2 | B1 |
| Apple | Cups | 1.2.0 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.2.1 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.2.2 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.2.3 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.2.4 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.2.5 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.2.6 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.2.7 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.2.8 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.2.9 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.2.10 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.2.11 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.2.12 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.3 | B1 |
| Apple | Cups | 1.3.0 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.3.1 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.3.2 | — |
Showing 50 of 62 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- http://cups.org/articles.php?L596Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43521Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2856Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0535Vendor Advisory
- http://cups.org/articles.php?L596Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43521Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2856Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0535Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2010-2431?
The cupsFileOpen function in CUPS before 1.4.4 allows local users, with lp group membership, to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) /var/cache/cups/remote.cache or (2) /var/cache/cups/job.cache file.
How severe is CVE-2010-2431?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-2431 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2431?
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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