CVE-2014-4338
First published: Sun Jun 22 2014(Updated: )
cups-browsed in cups-filters before 1.0.53 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging a malformed cups-browsed.conf BrowseAllow directive that is interpreted as granting browse access to all IP addresses.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CUPS Filters | <=1.0.52 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-4338?
CVE-2014-4338 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4338?
To fix CVE-2014-4338, upgrade to cups-filters version 1.0.53 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-4338?
CVE-2014-4338 affects users of cups-filters versions prior to 1.0.53 on Linux systems.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-4338?
CVE-2014-4338 is a configuration vulnerability that allows remote attackers to gain unintended access.
Can CVE-2014-4338 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-4338 can be exploited remotely if the cups-browsed.conf file is misconfigured.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/description
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/event
- agent/tags
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/linuxfoundation
- canonical/cups filters
- version/cups filters/1.0.52