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CVE-2015-2265

UnknownEPSS 2.96%

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CVE-2015-2265 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The remove_bad_chars function in utils/cups-browsed.c in cups-filters before 1.0.66 allows remote IPP printers to execute arbitrary commands via consecutive shell metacharacters in the (1) model or (2) PDL. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-2707.. EPSS estimates a 2.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The remove_bad_chars function in utils/cups-browsed.c in cups-filters before 1.0.66 allows remote IPP printers to execute arbitrary commands via consecutive shell metacharacters in the (1) model or (2) PDL. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-2707.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.96%

85.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.10
LinuxfoundationCups-Filters<= 1.0.65

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2265?
The remove_bad_chars function in utils/cups-browsed.c in cups-filters before 1.0.66 allows remote IPP printers to execute arbitrary commands via consecutive shell metacharacters in the (1) model or (2) PDL. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-2707.
How severe is CVE-2015-2265?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-2265 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2265?
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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Source: NVD / NIST