CVE-2010-0393
First published: Mon Jan 25 2010(Updated: )
CUPS 1.3.x and earlier ships setuid binaries which use environment variables to set the directories in which they operate.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CUPS | =1.3.9 | |
| CUPS | =1.4.1 | |
| CUPS | =1.3.7 | |
| CUPS | =1.2.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-906-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38524
- http://www.cups.org/str.php?L3482
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=558460
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4077
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:072
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:073
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201207-10.xml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0393?
CVE-2010-0393 has a high severity level due to its potential to allow privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0393?
You can fix CVE-2010-0393 by upgrading to a patched version of CUPS, specifically versions later than 1.4.1.
What versions of CUPS are affected by CVE-2010-0393?
CVE-2010-0393 affects CUPS versions 1.2.2, 1.3.7, 1.3.9, and 1.4.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-0393?
CVE-2010-0393 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2010-0393 have on system security?
The impact of CVE-2010-0393 is significant as it may allow unauthorized users to execute code with elevated privileges on the system.
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