Vulnerability Description
The cgi_initialize_string function in cgi-bin/var.c in the web interface in CUPS before 1.4.4, as used on Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8, Mac OS X 10.6 before 10.6.4, and other platforms, does not properly handle parameter values containing a % (percent) character without two subsequent hex characters, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information from cupsd process memory via a crafted request, as demonstrated by the (1) /admin?OP=redirect&URL=% and (2) /admin?URL=/admin/&OP=% URIs.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Cups | <= 1.4.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5.8 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://cups.org/articles.php?L596
- http://cups.org/str.php?L3577
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Jun/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-12/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40220Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43521Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201207-10.xml
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4188PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2176
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:232
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:234
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40871Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1481Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0535Vendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-1748?
CVE-2010-1748 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The cgi_initialize_string function in cgi-bin/var.c in the web interface in CUPS before 1.4.4, as used on Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8, Mac OS X 10.6 before 10.6.4, and other platforms, does not properly han...
How severe is CVE-2010-1748?
CVE-2010-1748 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-2010-1748?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Cups, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.