CVE-2013-6891
UnknownEPSS 0.45%
Last modified
CVE-2013-6891 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. lppasswd in CUPS before 1.7.1, when running with setuid privileges, allows local users to read portions of arbitrary files via a modified HOME environment variable and a symlink attack involving .cups/client.conf.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
lppasswd in CUPS before 1.7.1, when running with setuid privileges, allows local users to read portions of arbitrary files via a modified HOME environment variable and a symlink attack involving .cups/client.conf.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | Cups | <= 1.7.0 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.7 | Rc1 |
| Apple | Cups | 1.7.1 | B1 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.10 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 13.04 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 13.10 | — |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56531Vendor Advisory
- http://www.cups.org/str.php?L4319Exploit, Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56531Vendor Advisory
- http://www.cups.org/str.php?L4319Exploit, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-6891?
lppasswd in CUPS before 1.7.1, when running with setuid privileges, allows local users to read portions of arbitrary files via a modified HOME environment variable and a symlink attack involving .cups/client.conf.
How severe is CVE-2013-6891?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-6891 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6891?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2013-6891?
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