Vulnerability Description
The _cupsGetlang function, as used by lppasswd.c in lppasswd in CUPS 1.2.2, 1.3.7, 1.3.9, and 1.4.1, relies on an environment variable to determine the file that provides localized message strings, which allows local users to gain privileges via a file that contains crafted localization data with format string specifiers.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Cups | 1.2.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201207-10.xml
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4077
- http://www.cups.org/str.php?L3482
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:072
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:073
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38524
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-906-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=558460
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201207-10.xml
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4077
- http://www.cups.org/str.php?L3482
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:072
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:073
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-0393?
CVE-2010-0393 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). The _cupsGetlang function, as used by lppasswd.c in lppasswd in CUPS 1.2.2, 1.3.7, 1.3.9, and 1.4.1, relies on an environment variable to determine the file that provides localized message strings, wh...
How severe is CVE-2010-0393?
CVE-2010-0393 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-0393?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Cups.