CVE-2012-6094: Critical severity Apple CUPS vulnerability

Published Dec 20, 2019
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Updated

cups (Common Unix Printing System) 'Listen localhost:631' option not honored correctly which could provide unauthorized access to the system

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Apple CUPS<1.5.4-1.1
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
debian/cups
2.3.3op2-3+deb11u82.3.3op2-3+deb11u102.4.2-3+deb12u92.4.10-3+deb13u22.4.10-3+deb13u12.4.16-1

Event History

Dec 20, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:07 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 18, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·02:36 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2012-6094?

CVE-2012-6094 is a vulnerability in the Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) where the 'Listen localhost:631' option is not honored correctly, potentially allowing unauthorized access to the system.

2

How severe is CVE-2012-6094?

CVE-2012-6094 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2012-6094?

The affected software versions include cups 2.2.10-6+deb10u6, 2.2.10-6+deb10u9, 2.3.3op2-3+deb11u6, 2.3.3op2-3+deb11u2, 2.4.2-3+deb12u4, and 2.4.7-1.

4

How can I fix CVE-2012-6094 on Debian Linux?

To fix CVE-2012-6094 on Debian Linux, update to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

5

Are Apple Cups versions prior to 1.5.4-1 affected by CVE-2012-6094?

Yes, Apple Cups versions prior to 1.5.4-1 are affected by CVE-2012-6094.

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