CVE-2014-8166

Name: CVE-2014-8166
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-12T17:29:00.507+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 3.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-8166 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The browsing feature in the server in CUPS does not filter ANSI escape sequences from shared printer names, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted printer name.. EPSS estimates a 3.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The browsing feature in the server in CUPS does not filter ANSI escape sequences from shared printer names, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted printer name.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

3.70%

88.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cups	Cups	< 1.6

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/24/15Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/24/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73300Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1084577Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/24/15Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/24/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73300Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1084577Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 12, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8166?

The browsing feature in the server in CUPS does not filter ANSI escape sequences from shared printer names, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted printer name.

How severe is CVE-2014-8166?

CVE-2014-8166 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8166?

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-2014-8166?

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Source: NVD / NIST