medium
4.3
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-1748: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Jun 17 2010(Updated: )

The cgi_initialize_string function in cgi-bin/var.c in the web interface in CUPS before 1.4.4, as used on Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8, Mac OS X 10.6 before 10.6.4, and other platforms, does not properly handle parameter values containing a % (percent) character without two subsequent hex characters, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information from cupsd process memory via a crafted request, as demonstrated by the (1) /admin?OP=redirect&URL=% and (2) /admin?URL=/admin/&OP=% URIs.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CUPS<=1.4.3
CUPS=1.1
CUPS=1.1.1
CUPS=1.1.2
CUPS=1.1.3
CUPS=1.1.4
CUPS=1.1.5
CUPS=1.1.5-1
CUPS=1.1.5-2
CUPS=1.1.6
CUPS=1.1.6-1
CUPS=1.1.6-2
CUPS=1.1.6-3
CUPS=1.1.7
CUPS=1.1.8
CUPS=1.1.9
CUPS=1.1.9-1
CUPS=1.1.10
CUPS=1.1.10-1
CUPS=1.1.11
CUPS=1.1.12
CUPS=1.1.13
CUPS=1.1.14
CUPS=1.1.15
CUPS=1.1.16
CUPS=1.1.17
CUPS=1.1.18
CUPS=1.1.19
CUPS=1.1.19-rc1
CUPS=1.1.19-rc2
CUPS=1.1.19-rc3
CUPS=1.1.19-rc4
CUPS=1.1.19-rc5
CUPS=1.1.20
CUPS=1.1.20-rc1
CUPS=1.1.20-rc2
CUPS=1.1.20-rc3
CUPS=1.1.20-rc4
CUPS=1.1.20-rc5
CUPS=1.1.20-rc6
CUPS=1.1.21
CUPS=1.1.21-rc1
CUPS=1.1.21-rc2
CUPS=1.1.22
CUPS=1.1.22-rc1
CUPS=1.1.22-rc2
CUPS=1.1.23
CUPS=1.1.23-rc1
CUPS=1.2-b1
CUPS=1.2-b2
CUPS=1.2-rc1
CUPS=1.2-rc2
CUPS=1.2-rc3
CUPS=1.2.0
CUPS=1.2.1
CUPS=1.2.2
CUPS=1.2.3
CUPS=1.2.4
CUPS=1.2.5
CUPS=1.2.6
CUPS=1.2.7
CUPS=1.2.8
CUPS=1.2.9
CUPS=1.2.10
CUPS=1.2.11
CUPS=1.2.12
CUPS=1.3-b1
CUPS=1.3-rc1
CUPS=1.3-rc2
CUPS=1.3.0
CUPS=1.3.1
CUPS=1.3.2
CUPS=1.3.3
CUPS=1.3.4
CUPS=1.3.5
CUPS=1.3.6
CUPS=1.3.7
CUPS=1.3.8
CUPS=1.3.9
CUPS=1.3.10
CUPS=1.3.11
CUPS=1.4.0
CUPS=1.4.1
CUPS=1.4.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.8
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.3
Apple macOS Server=10.5.8
Apple macOS Server=10.6.0
Apple macOS Server=10.6.1
Apple macOS Server=10.6.2
Apple macOS Server=10.6.3

Remedy

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4188

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40871

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-1748?

    CVE-2010-1748 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-1748?

    To fix CVE-2010-1748, upgrade to CUPS version 1.4.4 or later.

  • What does CVE-2010-1748 affect?

    CVE-2010-1748 affects the web interface in CUPS versions prior to 1.4.4 on various platforms.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-1748?

    CVE-2010-1748 is a URL parsing vulnerability that can lead to potential information disclosure.

  • What platforms are affected by CVE-2010-1748?

    CVE-2010-1748 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.5.8 and 10.6 prior to 10.6.4, among others.

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