Vulnerability Details : CVE-2014-5029
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.
Products affected by CVE-2014-5029
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:cups:1.7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:10.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2014-5029
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2014-5029
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.5
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LOW | AV:L/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N |
2.7
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2.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2014-5029
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2014-5029
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http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2990
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-2990-1 cups
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/22/13
oss-security - Re: CVE Request: cups: Incomplete fix for CVE-2014-3537
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http://secunia.com/advisories/60787
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/22/2
oss-security - CVE Request: cups: Incomplete fix for CVE-2014-3537
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https://cups.org/str.php?L4455
Incomplete fix for CVE-2014-3537 (CVE-2014-5029/5030/5031) · Issue #4455 · apple/cups · GitHubPatch;Vendor Advisory
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1388.html
RHSA-2014:1388 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer Portal
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http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:108
mandriva.com
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2341-1
USN-2341-1: CUPS vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security notices
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http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0313.html
Mageia Advisory: MGASA-2014-0313 - Updated cups packages fix security vulnerability
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