Vulnerability Description
The OPVPWrapper::loadDriver function in oprs/OPVPWrapper.cxx in the pdftoopvp filter in CUPS and cups-filters before 1.0.47 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse driver in the same directory as the PDF file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | All versions |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | All versions |
| Linuxfoundation | Cups-Filters | <= 1.0.46 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bzr.linuxfoundation.org/loggerhead/openprinting/cups-filters/revision/717Patch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2875
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2876
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2143-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2144-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1027551
- http://bzr.linuxfoundation.org/loggerhead/openprinting/cups-filters/revision/717Patch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2875
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2876
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2143-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2144-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1027551
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-6476?
CVE-2013-6476 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). The OPVPWrapper::loadDriver function in oprs/OPVPWrapper.cxx in the pdftoopvp filter in CUPS and cups-filters before 1.0.47 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse driver in the same ...
How severe is CVE-2013-6476?
CVE-2013-6476 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-6476?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora, Linuxfoundation Cups-Filters.