CVE-2010-1748: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 17, 2010
·
Updated

The cgiinitializestring 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.

Affected Software

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

Remediation

Patch Available

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

Patch Available

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

Event History

Jun 17, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
04:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1748?

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

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-1748?

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

3

What does CVE-2010-1748 affect?

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

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-1748?

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

5

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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