CVE-2014-5029
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CVE-2014-5029 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The web interface in CUPS 1.7.4 allows local users in the lp group to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in /var/cache/cups/rss/ and language[0] set to null. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-3537.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The web interface in CUPS 1.7.4 allows local users in the lp group to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in /var/cache/cups/rss/ and language[0] set to null. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-3537.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Cups | 1.7.4 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
References
- https://cups.org/str.php?L4455Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://cups.org/str.php?L4455Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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