Vulnerability Description
dtprintinfo in Common Desktop Environment 1.6 has a bug in the parser of lpstat (an invoked external command) during listing of the names of available printers. This allows low-privileged local users to inject arbitrary printer names via the $HOME/.printers file. This injection allows those users to manipulate the control flow and disclose memory contents on Solaris 10 systems. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opengroup | Common Desktop Environment | 1.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Jan/24Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/hnsecurity/vulns/blob/main/HNS-2022-01-dtprintinfo.txtExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://security.humanativaspa.it/nothing-new-under-the-sun/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Jan/24Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/hnsecurity/vulns/blob/main/HNS-2022-01-dtprintinfo.txtExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://security.humanativaspa.it/nothing-new-under-the-sun/ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-24040?
CVE-2023-24040 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). dtprintinfo in Common Desktop Environment 1.6 has a bug in the parser of lpstat (an invoked external command) during listing of the names of available printers. This allows low-privileged local users ...
How severe is CVE-2023-24040?
CVE-2023-24040 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-24040?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opengroup Common Desktop Environment.