Vulnerability Description
The web interface in CUPS before 2.0 does not check that files have world-readable permissions, which allows remote attackers to obtains sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Cups | <= 1.7.4 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0313.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1388.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60509
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60787
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2990
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:108
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/22/13
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/22/2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2341-1
- https://cups.org/str.php?L4455PatchVendor Advisory
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0313.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1388.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60509
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60787
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2990
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-5031?
CVE-2014-5031 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The web interface in CUPS before 2.0 does not check that files have world-readable permissions, which allows remote attackers to obtains sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-5031?
CVE-2014-5031 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-5031?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Cups, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.