CVE-2012-6094: Critical severity Apple CUPS vulnerability
Published Dec 20, 2019
·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
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.