Vulnerability Description
The web interface in CUPS before 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/.
CVSS Score
1.2
LOW
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Cups | <= 1.7.3 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.04 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 20 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0313.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-10/0101.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-July/135528.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1388.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59945
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60273
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60787
- http://www.cups.org/blog.php?L724Vendor Advisory
- http://www.cups.org/str.php?L4450
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:108
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68788Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030611
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2293-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1115576
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT6535
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-3537?
CVE-2014-3537 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.2 (LOW). The web interface in CUPS before 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/.
How severe is CVE-2014-3537?
CVE-2014-3537 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-3537?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Cups, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora.