CVE-2002-1366: Race Condition

Published Dec 26, 2002
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Updated

Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) 1.1.14 through 1.1.17 allows local users with lp privileges to create or overwrite arbitrary files via file race conditions, as demonstrated by ice-cream.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Easy Software Products Cups=1.1.10
Easy Software Products Cups=1.1.7
Easy Software Products Cups=1.1.13
Easy Software Products Cups=1.1.17
Easy Software Products Cups=1.1.4
Easy Software Products Cups=1.1.1
Easy Software Products Cups=1.0.4
Easy Software Products Cups=1.1.14
Easy Software Products Cups=1.1.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2

Event History

Dec 26, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Sep 1, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1366?

CVE-2002-1366 has a medium severity rating as it allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-1366?

To mitigate CVE-2002-1366, upgrade to CUPS version 1.1.18 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2002-1366?

Users of Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) versions 1.1.1 through 1.1.17 are affected by CVE-2002-1366.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2002-1366 enable?

CVE-2002-1366 enables local users to exploit file race conditions to gain unauthorized file access.

5

When was CVE-2002-1366 discovered?

CVE-2002-1366 was publicly disclosed in December 2002.

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