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CVE-2004-0923

First published: Tue Oct 26 2004(Updated: )

CUPS 1.1.20 and earlier records authentication information for a device URI in the error_log file, which allows local users to obtain user names and passwords.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.19_rc5
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.10
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.16
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.7
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.0.4_8
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.15
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.21
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.13
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.17
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.4_3
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.4
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.12
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.4_5
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.1
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.20
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.18
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.19
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.0.4
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.14
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.4_2
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.6
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3.2
macOS Yosemite=10.2.5
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.2
macOS Yosemite=10.2.7
macOS Yosemite=10.2.8
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.4
macOS Yosemite=10.2.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3.5
macOS Yosemite=10.3.1
macOS Yosemite=10.3.5
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.7
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.3
macOS Yosemite=10.2.4
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3.4
macOS Yosemite=10.3.2
macOS Yosemite=10.2.2
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.5
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.6
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3.1
macOS Yosemite=10.3.4
macOS Yosemite=10.3.3
macOS Yosemite=10.2.6
macOS Yosemite=10.2.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.8
macOS Yosemite=10.2
macOS Yosemite=10.3

Remedy

http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-543.html

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11324

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-0923?

    CVE-2004-0923 is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-0923?

    To fix CVE-2004-0923, update CUPS to version 1.1.21 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2004-0923?

    CVE-2004-0923 affects users of CUPS versions 1.1.20 and earlier.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-0923?

    CVE-2004-0923 is an information disclosure vulnerability.

  • Can local users exploit CVE-2004-0923?

    Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2004-0923 to obtain sensitive authentication information.

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