CVE-2014-5029
First published: Tue Jul 29 2014(Updated: )
The web interface in CUPS 1.7.4 allows local users in the lp group to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in /var/cache/cups/rss/ and language[0] set to null. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-3537.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CUPS | =1.7.4 | |
| Ubuntu | =10.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 |
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Reference Links
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0313.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1388.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60509
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60787
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2990
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:108
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/22/13
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/22/2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2341-1
- https://cups.org/str.php?L4455
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-5029?
CVE-2014-5029 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to exploit file access.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-5029?
CVE-2014-5029 affects local users in the lp group on systems running CUPS version 1.7.4 as well as several versions of Ubuntu Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5029?
To fix CVE-2014-5029, upgrade CUPS to a version later than 1.7.4 or apply relevant security patches provided by your operating system vendor.
What is the nature of the exploit for CVE-2014-5029?
The exploit for CVE-2014-5029 involves a symlink attack that allows the reading of arbitrary files by manipulating specific file paths.
Is CVE-2014-5029 related to any previous vulnerabilities?
Yes, CVE-2014-5029 exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-3537.
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