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CVE-2008-5184: CSRF

First published: Fri Nov 21 2008(Updated: )

The web interface (cgi-bin/admin.c) in CUPS before 1.3.8 uses the guest username when a user is not logged on to the web server, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended policy and conduct CSRF attacks via the (1) add and (2) cancel RSS subscription functions.

Credit: security@ubuntu.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CUPS=1.1.20
CUPS=1.1.5-2
CUPS=1.1.14
CUPS=1.3-rc2
CUPS=1.1.6-1
CUPS=1.1.18
CUPS=1.1.12
CUPS<=1.3.7
CUPS=1.1.5-1
CUPS=1.3.3
CUPS=1.1.22
CUPS=1.2.0
CUPS=1.1.16
CUPS=1.3.1
CUPS=1.1.23-rc1
CUPS=1.1.20-rc1
CUPS=1.1.15
CUPS=1.1.17
CUPS=1.1.20-rc6
CUPS=1.2.4
CUPS=1.1.19-rc1
CUPS=1.3.2
CUPS=1.1.22-rc1
CUPS=1.1.7
CUPS=1.2-rc2
CUPS=1.1.6-2
CUPS=1.3-b1
CUPS=1.1.3
CUPS=1.2.3
CUPS=1.1.21
CUPS=1.2.9
CUPS=1.2.10
CUPS=1.1.4
CUPS=1.1.23
CUPS=1.2.6
CUPS=1.2-b1
CUPS=1.1.20-rc4
CUPS=1.1.19
CUPS=1.1
CUPS=1.3.4
CUPS=1.1.8
CUPS=1.1.5
CUPS=1.2.1
CUPS=1.2-rc3
CUPS=1.1.2
CUPS=1.1.13
CUPS=1.1.19-rc4
CUPS=1.1.9-1
CUPS=1.2.12
CUPS=1.1.21-rc2
CUPS=1.2-b2
CUPS=1.2.7
CUPS=1.1.6-3
CUPS=1.1.20-rc5
CUPS=1.1.9
CUPS=1.1.19-rc5
CUPS=1.2-rc1
CUPS=1.1.1
CUPS=1.2.8
CUPS=1.2.2
CUPS=1.1.10
CUPS=1.2.11
CUPS=1.1.22-rc2
CUPS=1.1.21-rc1
CUPS=1.3-rc1
CUPS=1.1.11
CUPS=1.1.19-rc3
CUPS=1.1.6
CUPS=1.1.10-1
CUPS=1.3.0
CUPS=1.3.5
CUPS=1.3.6
CUPS=1.1.20-rc2
CUPS=1.1.20-rc3
CUPS=1.2.5
CUPS=1.1.19-rc2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-5184?

    CVE-2008-5184 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for CSRF attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-5184?

    To fix CVE-2008-5184, you should upgrade CUPS to version 1.3.8 or later.

  • Which versions of CUPS are affected by CVE-2008-5184?

    CVE-2008-5184 affects CUPS versions prior to 1.3.8, including multiple earlier versions.

  • What type of attacks can be performed due to CVE-2008-5184?

    CVE-2008-5184 allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.

  • Why does CVE-2008-5184 allow for policy bypass?

    CVE-2008-5184 uses the guest username for unauthorized users, making it easier for attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

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