Vulnerability Description
The generate_local_queue function in utils/cups-browsed.c in cups-browsed in cups-filters before 1.0.53 allows remote IPP printers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the host name. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-2707.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linuxfoundation | Cups-Filters | <= 1.0.52 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bzr.linuxfoundation.org/loggerhead/openprinting/cups-filters/revision/719PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/25/7PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/19/12Third Party Advisory
- http://bzr.linuxfoundation.org/loggerhead/openprinting/cups-filters/revision/719PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/25/7PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/19/12Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-4336?
CVE-2014-4336 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). The generate_local_queue function in utils/cups-browsed.c in cups-browsed in cups-filters before 1.0.53 allows remote IPP printers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the host na...
How severe is CVE-2014-4336?
CVE-2014-4336 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-4336?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linuxfoundation Cups-Filters.