Vulnerability Description
The web interface in CUPS before 1.4.2, as used on Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.2 and other platforms, does not properly handle (1) HTTP headers and (2) HTML templates, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks and HTTP response splitting attacks via vectors related to (a) the product's web interface, (b) the configuration of the print system, and (c) the titles of printed jobs, as demonstrated by an XSS attack that uses the kerberos parameter to the admin program, and leverages attribute injection and HTTP Parameter Pollution (HPP) issues.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.6.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | <= 10.6.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Nov/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37308
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37360
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-77-1021115.1-1
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3937PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.cups.org/articles.php?L590
- http://www.cups.org/documentation.php/relnotes.html
- http://www.cups.org/str.php?L3367
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:072
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:073
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1595.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36956Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3184
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=529833
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2820?
CVE-2009-2820 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The web interface in CUPS before 1.4.2, as used on Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.2 and other platforms, does not properly handle (1) HTTP headers and (2) HTML templates, which allows remote attackers to ...
How severe is CVE-2009-2820?
CVE-2009-2820 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2820?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.